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18 That which he laboured for shall he restore, and not swallow down; its restitution shall be according to the value, and he shall not rejoice [therein].

19 For he hath oppressed, hath forsaken the poor; he hath violently taken away a house that he did not build.

20 Because he knew no rest in his craving, he shall save nought of what he most desired.

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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)

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