20. A wicked man writhes in pain all his days;only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.
21. Dreadful sounds fill his ears;when he is at peace, a robber attacks him.
22. He doesn’t believe he will return from darkness;he is destined for the sword.
23. He wanders about for food, saying, “Where is it? ”He knows the day of darkness is at hand.
24. Trouble and distress terrify him,overwhelming him like a king prepared for battle.
25. For he has stretched out his hand against Godand has arrogantly opposed the Almighty.
26. He rushes headlong at Himwith his thick, studded shields.
27. Though his face is covered with fat and his waistline bulges with it,
28. he will dwell in ruined cities,in abandoned houses destined to become piles of rubble.
29. He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure.His possessions will not increase in the land.