11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.

12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.

13 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.

14 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.

15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?

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11 They send forth their children as a flock;(A)
    their little ones dance about.
12 They sing to the music of timbrel and lyre;(B)
    they make merry to the sound of the pipe.(C)
13 They spend their years in prosperity(D)
    and go down to the grave(E) in peace.[a](F)
14 Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone!(G)
    We have no desire to know your ways.(H)
15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him?
    What would we gain by praying to him?’(I)

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Notas al pie

  1. Job 21:13 Or in an instant