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12 They take up the tambourine and harp
    and rejoice at the sound of the flute.
13 They spend their days in wealth,
    and in a moment go down to Sheol.
14 Therefore they say to God, ‘Depart from us,
    for we do not desire the knowledge of Your ways.

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12 They sing to the music of timbrel and lyre;(A)
    they make merry to the sound of the pipe.(B)
13 They spend their years in prosperity(C)
    and go down to the grave(D) in peace.[a](E)
14 Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone!(F)
    We have no desire to know your ways.(G)

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  1. Job 21:13 Or in an instant