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20 The wicked man writhes (A)in pain all his days,
And [a]numbered are the years (B)stored up for the ruthless.
21 [b]Sounds of (C)dread are in his ears;
(D)While at peace the destroyer comes upon him.
22 He does not believe that he will (E)return from darkness,
And he is destined for (F)the sword.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 15:20 Lit the number of years are
  2. Job 15:21 Lit A sound of dreads

20 All his days the wicked man suffers torment,(A)
    the ruthless man through all the years stored up for him.(B)
21 Terrifying sounds fill his ears;(C)
    when all seems well, marauders attack him.(D)
22 He despairs of escaping the realm of darkness;(E)
    he is marked for the sword.(F)

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