19 How much more those who dwell in houses of clay,
Whose foundation is in the dust,
Who are crushed before a moth?
20 (A)They are broken in pieces from morning till evening;
They perish forever, with no one regarding.
21 Does not their own excellence go away?
They die, even without wisdom.’

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19 how much more those who live in houses of clay,(A)
    whose foundations(B) are in the dust,(C)
    who are crushed(D) more readily than a moth!(E)
20 Between dawn and dusk they are broken to pieces;
    unnoticed, they perish forever.(F)
21 Are not the cords of their tent pulled up,(G)
    so that they die(H) without wisdom?’(I)

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