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22 They dare not go out into the darkness
    for fear they will be murdered.
23 They wander around, saying, ‘Where can I find bread?’[a]
    They know their day of destruction is near.
24 That dark day terrifies them.
    They live in distress and anguish,
    like a king preparing for battle.

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Footnotes

  1. 15:23 Greek version reads He is appointed to be food for a vulture.

22 He despairs of escaping the realm of darkness;(A)
    he is marked for the sword.(B)
23 He wanders about(C) for food like a vulture;(D)
    he knows the day of darkness(E) is at hand.(F)
24 Distress and anguish(G) fill him with terror;(H)
    troubles overwhelm him, like a king(I) poised to attack,

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