^{22 Ref} For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

^{23 Ref} I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.

^{24 Ref} I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.

^{25 Ref} I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.

^{26 Ref} I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.

^{27 Ref} For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.