And Haman recounted to them the splendor of his riches, the number of his sons, all the promotions with which the king had honored him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and the servants of the king.

I have seen the fool taking root, but suddenly I cursed his dwelling.

Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?

I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'

A green bay-tree

Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish.

All the birds of the heavens made their nests in its boughs; under its branches all the beasts of the field gave birth to their young, and under its shadow lived all great nations.

The tree you saw, which grew and became strong, so that its top reached to heaven, and it was visible to the end of the whole earth,

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For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.

How is the famous city not forsaken, the city of my joy?