²⁸ They took their flocks, their herds, their donkeys, that which was in the city, that which was in the field;

¹⁷ Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman who has known man by lying with him.

¹⁷ and [lest] you say in your heart, My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.

¹⁸ But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.

¹⁵ and the Sabeans attacked, and took them away. Yes, they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you."

¹⁶ While he was still speaking, there also came another, and said, "The fire of God has fallen from the sky, and has burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you."

⁵ That the triumphing of the wicked is short, The joy of the godless but for a moment?