29 He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure.
His possessions[a] will not increase in the land.
30 He will not escape from the darkness;
flames will wither his shoots,
and by the breath of God’s mouth, he will depart.(A)
31 Let him not put trust in worthless things, being led astray,
for what he gets in exchange will prove worthless.

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Footnotes

  1. 15:29 Text emended; MT reads Their gain

29 He will no longer be rich and his wealth will not endure,(A)
    nor will his possessions spread over the land.(B)
30 He will not escape the darkness;(C)
    a flame(D) will wither his shoots,(E)
    and the breath of God’s mouth(F) will carry him away.(G)
31 Let him not deceive(H) himself by trusting what is worthless,(I)
    for he will get nothing in return.(J)

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