Holy Scripture
Job 20:23
A church father on this verse
“Perhaps not even his goods will flourish, but they will become corrupted while still in bloom. In fact, if he appears to be full and abundant in all goods, then every need and affliction will assault him, so that he fills his belly, that is, fills his soul with every pain. "Let God send upon him the fury of wrath; let…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23If by any means he would fill his belly, Let God send upon him the fury of wrath; Let him bring a torrent of pains upon him.
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21There is nothing remaining of his provisions; Therefore his goods shall not flourish.
22But when he shall seem to be just satisfied, he shall be straitened; And all distress shall come upon him.
— Job 20:23 —
24And he shall by no means escape from the power of the sword; Let the brazen bow wound him.
25And let the arrow pierce through his body; And let the stars be against his dwelling place: Let terrors come upon him.