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19 As heat and drought snatch away the melted snow,
    so Sheol, takes away those who have sinned.
20 The womb forgets him,
    the worm feasts on him,
no longer will he be remembered.
    But like a tree, wickedness is broken.
21 He feeds on the barren and childless woman,
    and shows no kindness to the widow.

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19 As heat and drought snatch away the melted snow,(A)
    so the grave(B) snatches away those who have sinned.
20 The womb forgets them,
    the worm(C) feasts on them;(D)
the wicked are no longer remembered(E)
    but are broken like a tree.(F)
21 They prey on the barren and childless woman,
    and to the widow they show no kindness.(G)

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