18 He (A)returns the product of his labor
And cannot swallow it;
As to the riches of his trading,
He cannot even enjoy them.
19 For he has (B)oppressed and neglected the poor;
He has seized a house which he has not built.

20 “Because he knew no quiet [a]within him,
He does (C)not retain anything he desires.
21 Nothing remains [b]for him to devour,
Therefore (D)his prosperity does not endure.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:20 Lit in his belly
  2. Job 20:21 Or of what he devours

18 What he toiled for he must give back uneaten;(A)
    he will not enjoy the profit from his trading.(B)
19 For he has oppressed the poor(C) and left them destitute;(D)
    he has seized houses(E) he did not build.

20 “Surely he will have no respite from his craving;(F)
    he cannot save himself by his treasure.(G)
21 Nothing is left for him to devour;
    his prosperity will not endure.(H)

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