20. The wicked is in torment all his days,and limited years are in store for the ruthless;
21. The sound of terrors is in his ears;when all is prosperous, a spoiler comes upon him.
22. He despairs of escaping the darkness,and looks ever for the sword;
23. A wanderer, food for vultures,he knows destruction is imminent.
24. A day of darkness fills him with dread;distress and anguish overpower him,like a king expecting an attack.
25. Because he has stretched out his hand against Godand arrogantly challenged the Almighty,
26. Rushing defiantly against him,with the stout bosses of his shields.
27. Although he has covered his face with his crassness,padded his loins with blubber,
28. He shall dwell in ruined cities,in houses that are deserted,crumbling into rubble.
29. He shall not be rich, his possessions shall not endure;his property shall not spread over the land.