Job 20:12-22 (New International Version)
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"Though evil1 is sweet in his mouth and he hides it under his tongue,2
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though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth,3
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yet his food will turn sour in his stomach;4 it will become the venom of serpents5 within him.
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He will spit out the riches6 he swallowed; God will make his stomach vomit7 them up.
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He will suck the poison8 of serpents; the fangs of an adder will kill him.9
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He will not enjoy the streams, the rivers10 flowing with honey11 and cream.12
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What he toiled for he must give back uneaten;13 he will not enjoy the profit from his trading.14
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For he has oppressed the poor15 and left them destitute;16 he has seized houses17 he did not build.
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"Surely he will have no respite from his craving;18 he cannot save himself by his treasure.19
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Nothing is left for him to devour; his prosperity will not endure.20
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In the midst of his plenty, distress will overtake him;21 the full force of misery will come upon him.22
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