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His strong steps[a] are shortened,
and his own schemes[b] throw him down,
for he is thrust into a net by his feet,
and he walks into a pitfall.
A trap seizes him by the heel;
a snare takes hold of him.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 18:7 Literally “The steps of his power”
  2. Job 18:7 Collective singular

The vigor(A) of his step is weakened;(B)
    his own schemes(C) throw him down.(D)
His feet thrust him into a net;(E)
    he wanders into its mesh.
A trap seizes him by the heel;
    a snare(F) holds him fast.(G)

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