Job 15:20-35

20The wicked man writhes with pain all his days, And the number of years is hidden from the oppressor.

21Dreadful sounds are in his ears; In prosperity the destroyer comes upon him.

22He does not believe that he will return from darkness, For a sword is waiting for him.

23He wanders about for bread, saying, ‘Where is it?’ He knows that a day of darkness is ready at his hand.

24Trouble and anguish make him afraid; They overpower him, like a king ready for battle.

25For he stretches out his hand against God, And acts defiantly against the Almighty,

26Running stubbornly against Him With his strong, embossed shield.

27“Though he has covered his face with his fatness, And made his waist heavy with fat,

28He dwells in desolate cities, In houses which no one inhabits, Which are destined to become ruins.

29He will not be rich, Nor will his wealth continue, Nor will his possessions overspread the earth.

30He will not depart from darkness; The flame will dry out his branches, And by the breath of His mouth he will go away.

31Let him not trust in futile things, deceiving himself, For futility will be his reward.

32It will be accomplished before his time, And his branch will not be green.

33He will shake off his unripe grape like a vine, And cast off his blossom like an olive tree.

34For the company of hypocrites will be barren, And fire will consume the tents of bribery.

35They conceive trouble and bring forth futility; Their womb prepares deceit.”