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18 He buildeth his house as the moth, and as a booth that a keeper maketh.

19 He lieth down rich, but will do so no more; he openeth his eyes, and he is not.

20 Terrors overtake him like waters; a whirlwind stealeth him away in the night.

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18 The house(A) he builds is like a moth’s cocoon,(B)
    like a hut(C) made by a watchman.
19 He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more;(D)
    when he opens his eyes, all is gone.(E)
20 Terrors(F) overtake him like a flood;(G)
    a tempest snatches him away in the night.(H)

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