²⁸ They took their flocks and their herds and their asses, and that which was in the city, and that which was in the field;

¹⁷ Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.

¹⁷ and `lest' thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth.

¹⁸ But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.

¹⁵ and the Sabeans fell `upon them', and took them away: yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

¹⁶ While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

⁵ That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the godless but for a moment?