25. For he stretches out his hand against God,and strengthens himself against the Almighty.
26. He rushes upon Him, even on His neck,with his thick embossed shield.
27. “He has covered his face with his fatnessand gathered fat upon his waist.
28. He dwells in desolate citiesand in houses which no man inhabits,which are ready to become heaps.
29. He will not be rich, nor will his wealth continue,nor will his possessions spread over the earth.
30. He will not depart out of darkness;the flame will dry out his branches,and by the breath of His mouth he will go away.