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13 [a] “Here is what God has planned for those who are evil.
    This is what cruel people will get from God All-Powerful.
14 They may have many children, but all of them will be killed in war.
    Or their children will not have enough to eat.
15 All those who are left will die,
    and the widows will not even cry for them.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 27:13 Though Zophar is not mentioned in the text, many scholars think he answers Job in verses 13-23.

13 “Here is the fate God allots to the wicked,
    the heritage a ruthless man receives from the Almighty:(A)
14 However many his children,(B) their fate is the sword;(C)
    his offspring will never have enough to eat.(D)
15 The plague will bury those who survive him,
    and their widows will not weep for them.(E)

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