20 “Because he knew no quiet [a]within him,
He does (A)not retain anything he desires.
21 Nothing remains [b]for him to devour,
Therefore (B)his prosperity does not endure.
22 In the fullness of his excess he will be cramped;
The (C)hand of everyone who suffers will come against him.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 20:20 Lit in his belly
  2. Job 20:21 Or of what he devours

20 “Surely he will have no respite from his craving;(A)
    he cannot save himself by his treasure.(B)
21 Nothing is left for him to devour;
    his prosperity will not endure.(C)
22 In the midst of his plenty, distress will overtake him;(D)
    the full force of misery will come upon him.(E)

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