The wicked [those who live in disobedience to God’s law] are not so,
But they are like the chaff [worthless and without substance] which the wind blows away.

As smoke is driven away, so drive them away;
As wax melts before the fire,
So let the wicked and guilty perish before [the presence of] God.

Let those be ashamed and humiliated together
Who seek my life to destroy it;
Let those be turned back [in defeat] and dishonored
Who delight in my hurt.

Let his children wander and beg;
Let them seek their food and be driven far from their ruined homes.

Let them be [blown away] like chaff before the wind [worthless, without substance],
With the angel of the Lord driving them on.

He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens
And by His [unlimited] power He guided the south wind.