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18 He (A)returns what he has attained
And cannot swallow it;
As to the wealth of his trading,
He cannot even enjoy it.
19 For he has (B)crushed and forsaken the poor;
He has seized a house which he has not built.

20 “Because he knew no ease within his belly,
In his covetousness, he does (C)not let anything escape.
21 Nothing remains [a]for him to devour;
Therefore (D)his prosperity does not endure.

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  1. Job 20:21 Or of what he devours

18 What he toiled for he must give back uneaten;(A)
    he will not enjoy the profit from his trading.(B)
19 For he has oppressed the poor(C) and left them destitute;(D)
    he has seized houses(E) he did not build.

20 “Surely he will have no respite from his craving;(F)
    he cannot save himself by his treasure.(G)
21 Nothing is left for him to devour;
    his prosperity will not endure.(H)

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