^{13 Ref} This is the punishment of the evil-doer from God, and the heritage given to the cruel by the Ruler of all.

^{14 Ref} If his children are increased, it is for the sword; and his offspring have not enough bread.

^{15 Ref} When those of his house who are still living come to their end by disease, they are not put into the earth, and their widows are not weeping for them.

^{16 Ref} Though he may get silver together like dust, and make ready great stores of clothing;

^{17 Ref} He may get them ready, but the upright will put them on, and he who is free from sin will take the silver for a heritage.

^{18 Ref} His house has no more strength than a spider's thread, or a watchman's tent.

^{19 Ref} He goes to rest full of wealth, but does so for the last time: on opening his eyes, he sees it there no longer.

^{20 Ref} Fears overtake him like rushing waters; in the night the storm-wind takes him away.

^{21 Ref} The east wind takes him up and he is gone; he is forced violently out of his place.

^{22 Ref} God sends his arrows against him without mercy; he goes in flight before his hand.

^{23 Ref} Men make signs of joy because of him, driving him from his place with sounds of hissing.