16. Be not afraid when [an ungodly] one is made rich, when the wealth and glory of his house are increased;
17. For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not descend after him.
18. Though while he lives he counts himself happy and prosperous, and though a man gets praise when he does well [for himself],
19. He will go to the generation of his fathers, who will nevermore see the light.
20. A man who is held in honor and understands not is like the beasts that perish.