¹⁶ That man never thought of being kind;
    he persecuted and killed
    the poor, the needy, and the helpless.
¹⁷ He loved to curse—may he be cursed!
    He hated to give blessings—may no one bless him!
¹⁸ He cursed as naturally as he dressed himself;
    may his own curses soak into his body like water
    and into his bones like oil!