15. "Behold, He puts no trust in His holy ones, And the heavens are not pure in His sight;
16. How much less one who is detestable and corrupt, Man, who drinks iniquity like water!
17. "I will tell you, listen to me; And what I have seen I will also declare;
18. What wise men have told, And have not concealed from their fathers,
19. To whom alone the land was given, And no alien passed among them.
20. "The wicked man writhes in pain all his days, And numbered are the years stored up for the ruthless.
21. "Sounds of terror are in his ears; While at peace the destroyer comes upon him.
22. "He does not believe that he will return from darkness, And he is destined for the sword.
23. "He wanders about for food, saying, 'Where is it?' He knows that a day of darkness is at hand.
24. "Distress and anguish terrify him, They overpower him like a king ready for the attack,
25. Because he has stretched out his hand against God And conducts himself arrogantly against the Almighty.