24 He shall flee from the iron weapons, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.

25 The arrow is drawn out, and cometh forth of the [a]body, and shineth of his gall, so fear cometh upon him.

26 [b]All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: the fire that is not [c]blown shall devour him, and that which remaineth in his tabernacle shall be destroyed.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:25 Some read, of the quiver.
  2. Job 20:26 All fear and sorrow shall light upon him, when he thinketh to escape.
  3. Job 20:26 That is, fire from heaven, or the fire of God’s wrath.

24 Though he flees(A) from an iron weapon,
    a bronze-tipped arrow pierces him.(B)
25 He pulls it out of his back,
    the gleaming point out of his liver.
Terrors(C) will come over him;(D)
26     total darkness(E) lies in wait for his treasures.
A fire(F) unfanned will consume him(G)
    and devour what is left in his tent.(H)

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24 He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.

25 It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.

26 All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.

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