Job 20:20

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Job 20:20

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Berean Standard Bible

Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure.

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KJV

King James Version

Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

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WEB

World English Bible

“Because he knew no quietness within him, he will not save anything of that in which he delights.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Because he knew no quietness within him, He shall not save aught of that wherein he delighteth.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Job 20

¹⁸ He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.

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.

²¹ Nothing is left for him to consume; thus his prosperity will not endure.

²² In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him.

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