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18 They will give back the fruit of their toil,
    and will not swallow it down;
from the profit of their trading
    they will get no enjoyment.
19 For they have crushed and abandoned the poor,
    they have seized a house that they did not build.

20 ‘They knew no quiet in their bellies;
    in their greed they let nothing escape.

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18 What he toiled for he must give back uneaten;(A)
    he will not enjoy the profit from his trading.(B)
19 For he has oppressed the poor(C) and left them destitute;(D)
    he has seized houses(E) he did not build.

20 “Surely he will have no respite from his craving;(F)
    he cannot save himself by his treasure.(G)

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