^{7 Ref} So I took care of the flock of death, for those who made profit out of the flock; and I took for myself two rods, naming one Beautiful, and the other Bands; and I took care of the flock.

^{8 Ref} And in one month I put an end to the three keepers of the flock; for my soul was tired of them, and their souls were disgusted with me.

^{9 Ref} And I said, I will not take care of you: If death comes to any, let death be its fate; if any is cut off, let it be cut off; and let the rest take one another's flesh for food.