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18 
Though while he lives he counts himself happy and prosperous—
And though people praise you when you do well for yourself—
19 
He shall go to the generation of his fathers;
They shall never again see the light.
20 
A man [who is held] in honor,
Yet who lacks [spiritual] understanding and a teachable heart, is like the beasts that perish.

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18 Though while they live they count themselves blessed—(A)
    and people praise you when you prosper—
19 they will join those who have gone before them,(B)
    who will never again see the light(C) of life.

20 People who have wealth but lack understanding(D)
    are like the beasts that perish.(E)

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