1They observe how the trees when they put forth their green leaves, cover themselves, and bear fruit, they understand all, and know that he who lives for ever, does all these things for you.
2That the works at the beginning of every equal year, that all his works are subservient to him, and unchangeable, yet as God has appointed, so must all things be done.
3They also behold how the seas and the rivers together perform their labours.
4But you wait not in patience, nor perform the commands of the Lord, but you oppose and defame his greatness, and the words in your defiled mouths are malignant against his Majesty.
5Ye withered in heart, for you there shall be no peace.
6Therefore you shall curse your days, and the years of your lives shall pass away, incessant cursing shall be increased, and you shall obtain no mercy.
7In those days you shall resign your peace with the eternal maledictions of all the righteous, and sinners shall continually execrate you.
8They shall execrate you with all the ungodly.
9The elect shall possess light, joy, and peace, and they shall inherit the earth.
10But you, ye unholy, shall be accursed.
11Then wisdom shall be given to the elect, they shall live and shall not again commit offences by wickedness or pride, but they shall humble themselves in the possession of prudence, and shall not repeat offences.
12They shall not be condemned during the whole time of their lives, nor die in torment and wrath, but the number of their days shall be fulfilled, and they shall grow old in peace, and the years of their happiness shall be increased with joy and with peace, for ever, so long as they shall live.