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33 He will be like a vine that loses its grapes before they ripen.
    He will be like an olive tree that loses its buds.
34 That is because people without God have nothing.
    Those who take bribes will have their homes destroyed by fire.
35 They are always thinking of ways to do evil and cause trouble.
    They are always planning how they might cheat others.”

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33 He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes,(A)
    like an olive tree shedding its blossoms.(B)
34 For the company of the godless(C) will be barren,
    and fire will consume(D) the tents of those who love bribes.(E)
35 They conceive trouble(F) and give birth to evil;(G)
    their womb fashions deceit.”

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