21. Terrifying sounds fill his ears;in a time of peace marauders attack him.
22. He does not expect to escape from darkness;he is marked for the sword;
23. he wanders about – food for vultures;he knows that the day of darkness is at hand.
24. Distress and anguish terrify him;they prevail against him like a king ready to launch an attack,
25. for he stretches out his hand against God,and vaunts himself against the Almighty,
26. defiantly charging against himwith a thick, strong shield!