20 The wicked man writhes in pain all his days,
    through all the (A)years that are laid up for (B)the ruthless.
21 (C)Dreadful sounds are in his ears;
    in (D)prosperity the destroyer will come upon him.
22 He does not believe that he will return out of darkness,
    and he is marked for the sword.
23 He (E)wanders abroad for bread, saying, ‘Where is it?’
    He knows that a day of darkness is ready at his hand;
24 distress and anguish terrify him;
    they (F)prevail against him, like a king ready for battle.

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