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23 One person dies ·while he still has all his strength [L in perfect vigor],
    feeling completely safe and ·comfortable [untroubled].
24 His ·body [or pail] was ·well fed [L full of milk],
    and ·his bones were strong and healthy [L the marrow of his bones were well lubricated].
25 But another person dies ·with an unhappy heart [L in bitterness],
    never enjoying ·any happiness [or the good life].

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23 One person dies in full vigor,(A)
    completely secure and at ease,(B)
24 well nourished(C) in body,[a]
    bones(D) rich with marrow.(E)
25 Another dies in bitterness of soul,(F)
    never having enjoyed anything good.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 21:24 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.