{I refused} to touch [them]; they [are] like {food that will make me ill}.

All darkness shall be laid up for his treasures: a fire not blown upon shall consume him; it shall go ill with him who is left in his tent.

He gives back the ill-gotten gain without assimilating it; he will not enjoy the wealth from his commerce.

He ill-treats the women who bear no children; and does no good to the widow.

Surely then hast been wont to put thy brother in pledge, for nothing, and, the garments of the ill-clad, hast thou stripped off:

Ill-clad, they are left to lodge without clothing, and have no covering in the cold;

“His sons favor the poor [and pay his obligations],
And his hands give back his [ill-gotten] wealth.

“He swallows [his ill-gotten] riches,
But will vomit them up;
God will drive them out of his belly.

“He sucks the poison of vipers [which ill-gotten wealth contains];
The viper’s tongue slays him.

“Lay your hand on him;
Remember the battle [with him]; you will not do such [an ill-advised thing] again!