Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 27:17
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Berean Standard Bible
what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.
King James Version
He may prepare [it], but the just shall put [it] on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
World English Bible
he may prepare it, but the just will put it on, and the innocent will divide the silver.
American Standard Version
He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, And the innocent shall divide the silver.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 27
15 His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them.
16 Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay,
17 what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.
18 The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman.
19 He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.
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