19. God will preserve the grief of the father for his sons, and, when he repays, then he will understand.
20. His eyes will see his own destruction, and he will drink from the wrath of the Almighty.
21. For what does he care what happens to his house after him, or if the number of its months are reduced by half?
22. Can anyone teach holy knowledge to God, who judges the exalted?
23. This one dies strong and healthy, rich and happy.
24. His gut is full of fat and his bones are moistened with marrow.
25. In truth, another dies in bitterness of soul, without any resources.
26. And yet they will sleep together in the dust, and worms will cover them.
27. Surely, I know your thoughts and your sinful judgments against me.
28. For you say, "Where is the house of the ruler, and where are the tabernacles of the impious?"