²² He sits enthroned^(A) above the circle of the earth,
    and its people are like grasshoppers.^(B)
He stretches out the heavens^(C) like a canopy,^(D)
    and spreads them out like a tent^(E) to live in.^(F)

²⁰ Disaster follows disaster;^(A)
    the whole land lies in ruins.^(B)
In an instant my tents^(C) are destroyed,
    my shelter in a moment.

²⁰ My tent^(A) is destroyed;
    all its ropes are snapped.
My children are gone from me and are no more;^(B)
    no one is left now to pitch my tent
    or to set up my shelter.

²⁹ Their tents and their flocks^(A) will be taken;
    their shelters will be carried off
    with all their goods and camels.
People will shout to them,
    ‘Terror^(B) on every side!’