20. The wicked man suffers with [self-inflicted] torment all his days, through all the years that are numbered and laid up for him, the oppressor.
21. A [dreadful] sound of terrors is in his ears; in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him [the dwellings of robbers are not at peace].
22. He believes that he will not return out of darkness, and [because of his guilt] he is waited for by the sword [of God's vengeance].
23. He wanders abroad for food, saying, Where is it? He knows that the day of darkness and destruction is already close upon him.
24. Distress and anguish terrify him; [he knows] they shall prevail against him, like a king ready for battle.