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17 He may prepare it, (A)but the righteous will wear it,
And the innocent will divide the silver.
18 He has built his (B)house like the [a]moth,
Or as a hut which the watchman has made.
19 He lies down rich, but never [b]again;
He opens his eyes, and (C)it is no longer.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 27:18 Ancient versions spider’s web
  2. Job 27:19 As in ancient versions; Heb will be gathered

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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