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21 because now there is nothing left for him to eat,
so his prosperity will not endure.
22 Even when he has plenty,
distress catches up with him,
and misery grabs hold of him.
23 While he is filling his belly,
God will send burning anger upon him,
and it will rain down on his body.[a]

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  1. Job 20:23 The meaning of this word is uncertain.

21 Nothing is left for him to devour;
    his prosperity will not endure.(A)
22 In the midst of his plenty, distress will overtake him;(B)
    the full force of misery will come upon him.(C)
23 When he has filled his belly,(D)
    God will vent his burning anger(E) against him
    and rain down his blows on him.(F)

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