14 His source of confidence is fragile;[a]
what he trusts in is a spider’s web.(A)
15 He leans on his web, but it doesn’t stand firm.
He grabs it, but it does not hold up.

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  1. 8:14 Or cut off; Hb obscure

14 What they trust in is fragile[a];
    what they rely on is a spider’s web.(A)
15 They lean on the web,(B) but it gives way;
    they cling to it, but it does not hold.(C)

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  1. Job 8:14 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.

The kings of the earth take their stand,(A)
and the rulers conspire together
against the Lord and his Anointed One:[a](B)
“Let’s tear off their chains
and throw their ropes off of us.”(C)

The one enthroned[b] in heaven laughs;
the Lord ridicules them.(D)

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  1. 2:2 Or anointed one
  2. 2:4 Lit who sits

The kings(A) of the earth rise up
    and the rulers band together
    against the Lord and against his anointed,(B) saying,
“Let us break their chains(C)
    and throw off their shackles.”(D)

The One enthroned(E) in heaven laughs;(F)
    the Lord scoffs at them.

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19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy;(A) eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’(B)

20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool!(C) This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’(D)

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19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’

20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool!(A) This very night your life will be demanded from you.(B) Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’(C)

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