19 For he has (A)oppressed and neglected the poor;
He has seized a house which he has not built.

20 “Because he knew no quiet [a]within him,
He does (B)not retain anything he desires.
21 Nothing remains [b]for him to devour,
Therefore (C)his prosperity does not endure.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:20 Lit in his belly
  2. Job 20:21 Or of what he devours

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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