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Why are we counted as cattle? Why are we stupid in your sight?
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You who tear yourself in your anger— shall the earth be forsaken because of you, or the rock be removed out of its place?
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"Surely the light of the wicked is put out, and the flame of their fire does not shine.
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The light is dark in their tent, and the lamp above them is put out.
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Their strong steps are shortened, and their own schemes throw them down.
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For they are thrust into a net by their own feet, and they walk into a pitfall.
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A trap seizes them by the heel; a snare lays hold of them.
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A rope is hid for them in the ground, a trap for them in the path.
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Terrors frighten them on every side, and chase them at their heels.
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Their strength is consumed by hunger, and calamity is ready for their stumbling.
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By disease their skin is consumed, the firstborn of Death consumes their limbs.