26. They boldly charge against him with their thick, strong shields.
27. "Their faces are very fat. Their stomachs hang out.
28. They'll live in towns that have been destroyed. They'll live in houses where no one else lives. The houses will crumble to pieces.
29. They won't be rich anymore. Their wealth won't last. Their property will no longer spread out over the land.
30. They won't escape the darkness of death. A flame will dry up everything they have. The breath of God will blow them away.
31. Don't let them fool themselves by trusting in what is worthless. They won't get anything out of it.
32. Even before they die, they'll be paid back in full. No matter what they do, it won't succeed.
33. They'll be like vines that are stripped of their unripe grapes. They'll be like olive trees that drop their flowers.
34. People who are ungodly won't have any children. Fire will burn up the tents of people who accept money from those who want special favors.
35. Instead of having children, ungodly people create suffering. All they produce is evil. They are full of lies."