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Job 18:16 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" His roots will be dried up beneath. His branch will be cut off above. "

Job 18:16

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14 He will be rooted out of the security of his tent. He will be brought to the king of terrors.

15 There will dwell in his tent that which is none of his. Sulfur will be scattered on his habitation.

16 His roots will be dried up beneath. His branch will be cut off above.

17 His memory will perish from the earth. He will have no name in the street.

18 He will be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.

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