18. What they worked for they must give back before they can eat it. They won't enjoy what they have earned.
19. They've crushed poor people and left them with nothing. They've taken over houses they didn't even build.
20. "No matter how much they have, they always long for more. But their treasure can't save them.
21. There isn't anything left for them to eat up. Their success won't last.
22. While they are enjoying the good life, trouble will catch up with them. Terrible suffering will come on them.
23. When they've filled their stomachs, God will pour out his burning anger on them. He'll strike them down with blow after blow.
24. They might run away from iron weapons. But arrows that have bronze tips will wound them.
25. They will pull the arrows out of their backs. They will remove the shining tips from their livers. They will be filled with terror.
26. Total darkness hides and waits for their treasures. God will send a fire that will destroy them. It will burn up everything that's left in their tents.
27. Heaven will show their guilt to everyone. The earth will be a witness against them.
28. A flood will carry their houses away. Rushing water will wash them away on the day when God judges.
29. Now you know what God will do to sinful people. Now you know what he has planned for them."