Job 20:13-23 (New International Version)
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though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth,1
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yet his food will turn sour in his stomach;2 it will become the venom of serpents3 within him.
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He will spit out the riches4 he swallowed; God will make his stomach vomit5 them up.
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He will suck the poison6 of serpents; the fangs of an adder will kill him.7
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He will not enjoy the streams, the rivers8 flowing with honey9 and cream.10
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What he toiled for he must give back uneaten;11 he will not enjoy the profit from his trading.12
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For he has oppressed the poor13 and left them destitute;14 he has seized houses15 he did not build.
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"Surely he will have no respite from his craving;16 he cannot save himself by his treasure.17
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Nothing is left for him to devour; his prosperity will not endure.18
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In the midst of his plenty, distress will overtake him;19 the full force of misery will come upon him.20
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When he has filled his belly,21 God will vent his burning anger22 against him and rain down his blows upon him.23
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