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30 they will not escape from darkness;
    the flame will dry up their shoots,
    and their blossom[a] will be swept away by the wind.(A)
31 Let them not trust in emptiness, deceiving themselves,
    for emptiness will be their recompense.(B)
32 It will be paid in full before their time,
    and their branch will not be green.(C)

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  1. 15.30 Gk: Heb mouth

30 He will not escape the darkness;(A)
    a flame(B) will wither his shoots,(C)
    and the breath of God’s mouth(D) will carry him away.(E)
31 Let him not deceive(F) himself by trusting what is worthless,(G)
    for he will get nothing in return.(H)
32 Before his time(I) he will wither,(J)
    and his branches will not flourish.(K)

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