13 “This is (A)the portion of a wicked man from God,
And the inheritance which (B)tyrants receive from the Almighty.
14 “Though his sons are many, [a]they are destined (C)for the sword;
And his (D)descendants will not be satisfied with bread.
15 “His survivors will be buried because of the plague,
And [b]their (E)widows will not be able to weep.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 27:14 Lit the sword is for them
  2. Job 27:15 So ancient versions; Heb his

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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