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13 They (A)spend their days in prosperity,
And [a]suddenly they go down to Sheol.
14 They say to God, ‘(B)Depart from us!
We do not even desire the knowledge of Your ways.
15 [b]Who is [c]the Almighty, that we should serve Him,
And (C)what would we profit if we entreat Him?’

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  1. Job 21:13 As in most versions; M.T. are shattered by Sheol
  2. Job 21:15 Lit What
  3. Job 21:15 Heb Shaddai

13 They spend their years in prosperity(A)
    and go down to the grave(B) in peace.[a](C)
14 Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone!(D)
    We have no desire to know your ways.(E)
15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him?
    What would we gain by praying to him?’(F)

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  1. Job 21:13 Or in an instant