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[1] They consider how the trees, when they put forth their green leaves, become covered, and produce fruit; understanding everything, and knowing that He who lives for ever does all these things for you:
[2] That the works at the beginning of every existing year, that all his works, are subservient to him, and invariable; yet as God has appointed, so are all things brought to pass.
[3] They see, too, how the seas and the rivers together complete their respective operations:
[4] But you endure not patiently, nor fulfil the commandments of the Lord; but you transgress and calumniate his greatness; and malignant are the words in your polluted mouths against his Majesty.
[5] Ye withered in heart, no peace shall be to you!
[6] Therefore your days shall you curse, and the years of your lives shall perish; perpetual execration shall be multiplied, and you shall not obtain mercy.
[7] In those days shall you resign your peace with the eternal maledictions of all the righteous, and sinners shall perpetually execrate you;
[8] Shall execrate you with the ungodly.
[9] The elect shall possess light, joy, and peace; and they shall inherit the earth.
[10] But you, ye unholy, shall be accursed.
[11] Then shall wisdom be given to the elect, all of whom shall live, and not again transgress by impiety or pride; but shall humble themselves, possessing prudence, and shall not repeat transgression.
[12] They shall not be condemned the whole period of their lives, nor die in torment and indignation; but the sum of their daysⓘ shall be completed, and they shall grow old in peace; while the years of their happiness shall be multiplied with joy, and with peace, for ever, the whole duration of their existence.
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