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25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the rashah no more, but the tzaddik is a yesod olam (an everlasting foundation).

26 As chometz to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the atzel (sluggard, lazy one) to them that send him.

27 The Yirat Hashem prolongeth yamim; but the shanot of the resha’im shall be cut short.

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25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
    but the righteous stand firm(A) forever.(B)

26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke(C) to the eyes,
    so are sluggards to those who send them.(D)

27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,(E)
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.(F)

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