10 His children will beg from[a] the poor,
for his own hands must give back his wealth.
11 His frame may be full of youthful vigor,
but it will lie down with him in dust.(A)

12 Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth
and he conceals it under his tongue,

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  1. 20:10 Or children must compensate

10 His children(A) must make amends to the poor;
    his own hands must give back his wealth.(B)
11 The youthful vigor(C) that fills his bones(D)
    will lie with him in the dust.(E)

12 “Though evil(F) is sweet in his mouth
    and he hides it under his tongue,(G)

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