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17 He will not take anything with him when he dies.
    His greatness cannot follow him.
18 Even though he blesses himself while he is alive
    (and they praise you when you do well for yourself),
19 he must join the generation of his ancestors,
    who will never see light again.

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17 for they will take nothing(A) with them when they die,
    their splendor will not descend with them.(B)
18 Though while they live they count themselves blessed—(C)
    and people praise you when you prosper—
19 they will join those who have gone before them,(D)
    who will never again see the light(E) of life.

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