30 He will not escape from the darkness; the flame will wither his shoots, and the breath of God’s mouth will carry him away. 31 Let him not deceive himself with trust in emptiness, for emptiness will be his reward. 32 It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish.
Job 15:30–32
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Job 18:15–17
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Job 18:4–6
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Proverbs 24:19–21
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Job 20:25–27
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Job 20:6–8
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Job 8:13–15
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