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16 Because the man did not [earnestly] remember to show mercy, but pursued and persecuted the poor and needy man, and the broken in heart [he was ready] to slay.

17 Yes, he loved cursing, and it came [back] upon him; he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.

18 He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment, and it seeped into his inward [life] like water, and like oil into his bones.

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