24. He lives in fear, with worry and suffering threatening him like a king ready to attack.
25. That is because that evil man shook his fist at God, refusing to obey. He dared to attack God All-Powerful,
26. like a soldier with a thick, strong shield who runs at his enemy to strike him in the neck.
27. He might be rich and fat,
28. but his town will be ruined; his home will be destroyed; his house will be empty.
29. He will not be rich for long. His wealth will not last. His crops will not grow large.