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29 The evil person will no longer get rich.
    And the riches he has will not last.
    The things he owns will no longer spread over the land.
30 He will not escape the darkness.
    A flame will dry up his branches.
    God’s breath will carry that evil person away.
31 The evil person should not fool himself by trusting what is useless.
    If he does, he will get nothing in return.

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29 He will no longer be rich and his wealth will not endure,(A)
    nor will his possessions spread over the land.(B)
30 He will not escape the darkness;(C)
    a flame(D) will wither his shoots,(E)
    and the breath of God’s mouth(F) will carry him away.(G)
31 Let him not deceive(H) himself by trusting what is worthless,(I)
    for he will get nothing in return.(J)

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