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17 he may pile it up, but the just will wear it,
    and the innocent will divide the silver.
18 The house which he builds is like a spider’s web,[a]
    like a booth which a watchman makes.
19 He goes to bed rich, but will do so no more;[b]
    he opens his eyes, and his wealth is gone.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 27:18 Cn Compare Gk Syr: Heb He builds his house like the moth
  2. Job 27:19 Gk Compare Syr: Heb shall not be gathered

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