He believeth not that he may return from darkness to light, looking round about for the sword on every side.
And casting down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed: and went and hanged himself with an halter.
If his sons be multiplied, they shall be for the sword: and his grandsons shall not be filled with bread.
Flee then from the face of the sword; for the sword is the revenger of iniquities. And know ye that there is judgment.
And if he should hear me when I call, I should not believe that he had heard my voice.
For what is my strength, that I can hold out? Or what is my end that I should keep patience?
While he was yet speaking to them, the messenger appeared who was coming to him. And he said: Behold, so great an evil is from the Lord. What shall I look for more from the Lord?
When he moveth himself to seek bread, he knoweth that the day of darkness is ready at his hand.
He shall not depart out of darkness. The flame shall dry up his branches: and he shall be taken away by the breath of his own mouth.
Rescuing his soul from corruption: and his life from passing to the sword.
But if they hear not, they shall pass by the sword: and shall be consumed in folly.