Job 20:18 meaning and explanation

He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.

Job 20:18, Berean Standard Bible

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Zophar, the third of Job's friends, answers Job's complaint with a speech arguing that the wicked always lose what they gain. In verse 18 he pictures a wealthy oppressor who must give back everything and never taste the profit of his dealings.

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