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13 Though he [a]desires it and will not forsake it,
And holds it (A)to his palate,
14 Yet his food in his stomach is changed
To the [b]venom of cobras within him.
15 He swallows up wealth,
But will (B)vomit it up;
God will expel it from his belly.

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  1. Job 20:13 Lit has compassion on
  2. Job 20:14 Lit gall

13 though he cannot bear to let it go
    and lets it linger in his mouth,(A)
14 yet his food will turn sour in his stomach;(B)
    it will become the venom of serpents(C) within him.
15 He will spit out the riches(D) he swallowed;
    God will make his stomach vomit(E) them up.

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