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16 They will suck the poison of asps;
    the tongue of a viper will kill them.
17 They will not look on the rivers,
    the streams flowing with honey and curds.
18 They will give back the fruit of their toil,
    and will not swallow it down;
from the profit of their trading
    they will get no enjoyment.

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16 He will suck the poison(A) of serpents;
    the fangs of an adder will kill him.(B)
17 He will not enjoy the streams,
    the rivers(C) flowing with honey(D) and cream.(E)
18 What he toiled for he must give back uneaten;(F)
    he will not enjoy the profit from his trading.(G)

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