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so I have inherited months of futility,
    and nights of distress have been appointed to me.
When I lay down I say, “When will I rise?”
The night drags on, and I toss until the day dawns.
My flesh is clothed with maggots and clods of dirt;
    My skin is broken and festering.

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so I have been allotted months of futility,
    and nights of misery have been assigned to me.(A)
When I lie down I think, ‘How long before I get up?’(B)
    The night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn.(C)
My body is clothed with worms(D) and scabs,
    my skin is broken and festering.(E)

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