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20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth away; thou changest his countenance, and dismissest him.

21 His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not.

22 But his flesh hath pain for himself alone, and his soul mourneth for himself.

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20         You continually overwhelm him, and he dies;
        You alter his appearance and send him away.
21     If his children rise to honor, he does not know of it;
        if they sink to humiliation, he is unaware of it.
22     He knows only this:
        His body feels agony and his soul grieves.

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