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22 Even while he has plenty, he will be pressed down with trouble.
    His problems will come down on him!
23 If he does get all he wants,
    God will throw his burning anger against him.
    God will attack him and rain down punishment on him.
24 Maybe he will run away from an iron sword,
    but then a bronze arrow[a] will strike him down.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:24 bronze arrow Literally, “bronze bow.” Or “powerful bow,” possibly a bow made of sinew, wood and horn.

22 In the midst of his plenty, distress will overtake him;(A)
    the full force of misery will come upon him.(B)
23 When he has filled his belly,(C)
    God will vent his burning anger(D) against him
    and rain down his blows on him.(E)
24 Though he flees(F) from an iron weapon,
    a bronze-tipped arrow pierces him.(G)

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