The seven years of plenty in Egypt came to an end,
His second son he named Ephraim, because he said, “God has made me fruitful in the country of my misery.”
and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other countries but the whole of Egypt had food.
The country has suffered from famine for two years already, but there will be five more years with no plowing or reaping.
Like waking up from a dream, Lord—when you get up you will forget all about them!
But Abraham replied, ‘My son, remember that you enjoyed the good things of life, while Lazarus had a very poor life. Now he is here being comforted, while you suffer in torment.
