¹⁸ Though while they live they count themselves blessed—^(A)
    and people praise you when you prosper—
¹⁹ they will join those who have gone before them,^(B)
    who will never again see the light^(C) of life.

²⁰ People who have wealth but lack understanding^(D)
    are like the beasts that perish.^(E)