10 His children will beg from[a] the poor,
for his own hands must give back his wealth.
11 His bones may be full of youthful vigor,
but will lie down with him in the grave.(A)

12 Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth
and he conceals it under his tongue,

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:10 Or children must compensate

10 His children(A) must make amends to the poor;
    his own hands must give back his wealth.(B)
11 The youthful vigor(C) that fills his bones(D)
    will lie with him in the dust.(E)

12 “Though evil(F) is sweet in his mouth
    and he hides it under his tongue,(G)

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