Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 20:18
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Berean Standard Bible
He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.
King James Version
That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow [it] down: according to [his] substance [shall] the restitution [be], and he shall not rejoice [therein].
World English Bible
He will restore that for which he labored, and will not swallow it down. He will not rejoice according to the substance that he has gotten.
American Standard Version
That which he labored for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down; According to the substance that he hath gotten, he shall not rejoice.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 20
16 He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him.
17 He will not enjoy the streams, the rivers flowing with honey and cream.
19 For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build.
20 Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure.
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