19 For he has [a]oppressed and forsaken the poor,
He has violently seized a house which he did not build.

20 “Because(A) he knows no quietness in his [b]heart,
He will not save anything he desires.
21 Nothing is left for him to eat;
Therefore his well-being will not last.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:19 crushed
  2. Job 20:20 Lit. 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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