19 from those to whom the land was givenlong before any foreigners arrived.
20 “The wicked writhe in pain throughout their lives.Years of trouble are stored up for the ruthless.
21 The sound of terror rings in their ears,and even on good days they fear the attack of the destroyer.
22 They dare not go out into the darknessfor fear they will be murdered.
23 They wander around, saying, ‘Where can I find bread?’They know their day of destruction is near.
24 That dark day terrifies them.They live in distress and anguish,like a king preparing for battle.
25 For they shake their fists at God,defying the Almighty.