21. Even in times of success,they constantly hearthe threat of doom.
22. Darkness, despair, and deathare their destiny.
23. They scrounge around for food,all the while dreadingthe approaching darkness.
24. They are overcome with despair,like a terrified kingabout to go into battle.
25. This is because they rebelledagainst God All-Powerful
26. and have attacked himwith their weapons.
27. They may be rich and fat,
28. but they will live in the ruinsof deserted towns.
29. Their property and wealthwill shrink and disappear.
30. They won't escape the darkness,and the blazing breath of Godwill set their future aflame.
31-32. They have put their trustin something worthless;now they will become worthlesslike a date palm treewithout a leaf.
33. Or like vineyards or orchardswhose blossoms and unripe fruitdrop to the ground.
34. Yes, the godless and the greedywill have nothing but flamesfeasting on their homes,