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21 They prey on[a] the childless woman who is unable to conceive,
and do not deal kindly with the widow.
22 Yet God drags away[b] the mighty by his power;
when he rises up, they have no assurance of life.
23 He gives them a sense of security, so they can rely on it,(A)
but his eyes(B) watch over their ways.

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  1. 24:21 LXX, Tg read They harm
  2. 24:22 Or God prolongs the life of

21 They prey on the barren and childless woman,
    and to the widow they show no kindness.(A)
22 But God drags away the mighty by his power;(B)
    though they become established,(C) they have no assurance of life.(D)
23 He may let them rest in a feeling of security,(E)
    but his eyes(F) are on their ways.(G)

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21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.

22 He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.

23 Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are upon their ways.

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