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16 He will suck the poison of cobras;
    the viper’s tongue will slay him.
17 He will not see the streams, the rivers,
    the brooks of honey and butter.
18 He will give back the produce of labor and will not swallow it down.
    According to his wealth the restitution will be, and he will not rejoice in it;

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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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