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That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless and defiled is but for a moment?(A)

Though his [proud] height mounts up to the heavens and his head reaches to the clouds,

Yet he will perish forever like his own dung; those who have seen him will say, Where is he?

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that the mirth of the wicked(A) is brief,
    the joy of the godless(B) lasts but a moment.(C)
Though the pride(D) of the godless person reaches to the heavens(E)
    and his head touches the clouds,(F)
he will perish forever,(G) like his own dung;
    those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’(H)

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