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that the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

Though his excellency mounts up to the heavens, and his head reaches unto the clouds,

yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung; those who have seen him shall say, What is become of him?

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that the mirth of the wicked(A) is brief,
    the joy of the godless(B) lasts but a moment.(C)
Though the pride(D) of the godless person reaches to the heavens(E)
    and his head touches the clouds,(F)
he will perish forever,(G) like his own dung;
    those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’(H)

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