He gave them an account of the glories of his wealth. The number of children he had. He recalled the ways in which he had been honored by the king. How the king put him over the captains and servants of the king.

I have seen a stubborn fool take root and I quickly cursed his house.

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

I will go above the top of the clouds. I will be like the Most High.'

A green bay-tree

Such is the destiny of all who forget God. The hope of the godless will perish.

All the birds of the heavens nested in its boughs. Under its branches all the beasts of the field gave birth and all great nations lived under its shade.

The tree that you saw, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached to heaven, and was seen in the distant parts of the earth;

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They will quickly dry up like grass and whither away like green plants.

I once was pleased with your famous city. But now I warn you: Escape while you still can!