16. Lo, their prosperity is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
17. How oft is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out? that their calamity cometh upon them? that God distributeth sorrows in his anger?
18. That they are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away?
19. Ye say, God layeth up his iniquity for his children. Let him recompense it unto himself, that he may know it.
20. Let his own eyes see his destruction, and let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
21. For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?
22. Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
23. One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet:
24. His breasts are full of milk, and the marrow of his bones is moistened.
25. And another dieth in bitterness of soul, and never tasteth of good.
26. They lie down alike in the dust, and the worm covereth them.
27. Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.
28. For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where is the tent wherein the wicked dwelt?