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?"
29. Ask any passerby whom you wish, and you will realize that he understands these same things:
30. that the evil-doer is reserved for the day of destruction, and he will be led to the day of wrath.
31. Who will reprove his way to his face, and who will repay him for what he has done?