^{5 Ref} In those times there was no peace to him who went out, nor to him who came in; but great vexations were on all the inhabitants of the lands.

^{6 Ref} They were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God did vex them with all adversity.

^{7 Ref} But be you strong, and don't let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded.