“The arrow cannot make him flee;
Slingstones are treated as stubble by him.

“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.

Complete darkness (misfortune) is held in reserve for his treasures.
An unfanned fire will devour him;
It will consume the survivor in his tent.

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

“Will he make many supplications to you [begging to be spared]?
Or will he speak soft words to you [to coax you to treat him kindly]?