16. ‘He is wooing you from the jaws of distressto a spacious place free from restriction,to the comfort of your table laden with choice food.
17. But now you are laden with the judgment due to the wicked;judgment and justice have taken hold of you.
18. Be careful that no one entices you by riches;do not let a large bribe turn you aside.
19. Would your wealth or even all your mighty effortssustain you so you would not be in distress?
20. Do not long for the night,to drag people away from their homes.
21. Beware of turning to evil,which you seem to prefer to affliction.