^{15 Ref} He taketh up all of them with the angle, he catcheth them in his net, and gathereth them in his drag: therefore he rejoiceth and is glad.

^{16 Ref} Therefore he sacrificeth unto his net, and burneth incense unto his drag; because by them his portion is fat, and his food plenteous.

^{17 Ref} Shall he therefore empty his net, and spare not to slay the nations continually?