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11 They let their young run free like sheep,
    their children skip about.
12 They sing along with drum and lyre,
    and make merry to the sound of the pipe.
13 They live out their days in prosperity,
    and tranquilly go down to Sheol.(A)

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11 They send forth their children as a flock;(A)
    their little ones dance about.
12 They sing to the music of timbrel and lyre;(B)
    they make merry to the sound of the pipe.(C)
13 They spend their years in prosperity(D)
    and go down to the grave(E) in peace.[a](F)

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  1. Job 21:13 Or in an instant