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17 he may collect it, but the just will wear it,
and the upright divide up the silver.
18 He builds his house weak as a spider’s web,
as flimsy as a watchman’s shack.
19 He may lie down rich, but his wealth yields nothing;
when he opens his eyes, it isn’t there.

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17 what he lays up(A) the righteous will wear,(B)
    and the innocent will divide his silver.(C)
18 The house(D) he builds is like a moth’s cocoon,(E)
    like a hut(F) made by a watchman.
19 He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more;(G)
    when he opens his eyes, all is gone.(H)

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