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28 he lived in ruined cities,
    in houses which no one inhabits,
    which are ready to crumble into heaps.
29 He will not become rich, and his wealth will not endure,
nor will his possessions spread over the land.
30 He will not escape from the darkness;
    a flame will wither his shoots,
and he will depart by the breath of His mouth.

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28 he will inhabit ruined towns
    and houses where no one lives,(A)
    houses crumbling to rubble.(B)
29 He will no longer be rich and his wealth will not endure,(C)
    nor will his possessions spread over the land.(D)
30 He will not escape the darkness;(E)
    a flame(F) will wither his shoots,(G)
    and the breath of God’s mouth(H) will carry him away.(I)

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