20 A wicked person writhes in pain all his days,

throughout the number of years reserved for the ruthless.

21 Dreadful sounds fill his ears;

when he is at peace, a robber attacks him.

22 He doesn’t believe he will return from darkness;

he is destined for the sword.g

23 He wanders about for food, asking, “Where is it?”

He knows the day of darkness is at hand.

24 Troubleh and distress terrify him,

overwhelming him like a king prepared for battle.

25 For he has stretched out his handi against God

and has arrogantly opposed the Almighty.