16 They will suck the poison of a serpent. The fangs of an adder will kill them.
17 They won't enjoy streams that flow with honey. They won't enjoy rivers that flow with cream.
18 What they worked for they must give back before they can eat it. They won't enjoy what they have earned.
19 They've crushed poor people and left them with nothing. They've taken over houses they didn't even build.
20 "No matter how much they have, they always long for more. But their treasure can't save them.
21 There isn't anything left for them to eat up. Their success won't last.
22 While they are enjoying the good life, trouble will catch up with them. Terrible suffering will come on them.