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18 They are as straw before wind, And as chaff a hurricane hath stolen away,

19 God layeth up for his sons his sorrow, He giveth recompense unto him -- and he knoweth.

20 His own eyes see his destruction, And of the wrath of the Mighty he drinketh.

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18 How often are they like straw before the wind,
    like chaff(A) swept away(B) by a gale?(C)
19 It is said, ‘God stores up the punishment of the wicked for their children.’(D)
    Let him repay the wicked, so that they themselves will experience it!(E)
20 Let their own eyes see their destruction;(F)
    let them drink(G) the cup of the wrath of the Almighty.(H)

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