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Woe to him that getteth an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil!
Woe to him who dishonestly makes wealth for his house to place his nest on high, to escape the grasp of disaster!
“Woe to him who gets evil gain for his house, to set his nest on high, to be safe from the reach of harm!
Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!
“Woe to him who makes evil profit for his household, To put his nest on high, To be saved from the hand of catastrophe!
“Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, setting his nest on high to escape the clutches of ruin!
“What sorrow awaits you who build big houses with money gained dishonestly! You believe your wealth will buy security, putting your family’s nest beyond the reach of danger.
Woe to him who gets an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil!