^{23 Ref} Looking at the earth, I saw that it was waste and without form; and to the heavens, that they had no light.

^{24 Ref} Looking at the mountains, I saw them shaking, and all the hills were moved about.

^{25 Ref} Looking, I saw that there was no man, and all the birds of heaven had gone in flight.

^{26 Ref} Looking, I saw that the fertile field was a waste, and all its towns were broken down before the Lord and before his burning wrath.