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19 For he hath oppressed and forsaken the poor;
He hath violently taken away a house, [a]and he shall not build it up.

20 Because he knew no quietness [b]within him,
He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.
21 There was nothing left that he devoured not;
Therefore his prosperity shall not endure.

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  1. Job 20:19 Or, which he builded not
  2. Job 20:20 Or, in his greed. Hebrew in his belly.

19 For he has oppressed the poor(A) and left them destitute;(B)
    he has seized houses(C) he did not build.

20 “Surely he will have no respite from his craving;(D)
    he cannot save himself by his treasure.(E)
21 Nothing is left for him to devour;
    his prosperity will not endure.(F)

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