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28 And he inhabiteth cities cut off, houses not dwelt in, That have been ready to become heaps.

29 He is not rich, nor doth his wealth rise, Nor doth he stretch out on earth their continuance.

30 He turneth not aside from darkness, His tender branch doth a flame dry up, And he turneth aside at 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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