^{8 Ref} And if they be bound in fetters, And be taken in the cords of afflictions;

^{9 Ref} Then he showeth them their work, And their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.

^{10 Ref} He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.

^{11 Ref} If they hearken and serve `him', They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures.

^{12 Ref} But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge.

^{13 Ref} But they that are godless in heart lay up anger: They cry not for help when he bindeth them.