Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in falsehood
Because you have said, We have made death our friend, and with the underworld we have made an agreement; when the overflowing waters come through they will not come near us; for we are looking to false words for help, taking cover in what is untrue:
This is your fate, the part measured out to you by me, says the Lord, because you have put me out of your memory and put your faith in what is false.
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On the evil-doer he will send down fire and flames, and a burning wind; with these will their cup be full.
The lord of that servant will come at a time when he is not looking for him, and at an hour when he is not ready for him, and he will have him cut in two and will give him his part in the fate of those who have no faith;
And will have him cut in two, and will give him a part in the fate of the false ones: there will be weeping and cries of sorrow.
This is the punishment of the evil-doer from God, and the heritage given to the cruel by the Ruler of all.
This is your fate, the part measured out to you by me, says the Lord, because you have put me out of your memory and put your faith in what is false.
They go quickly on the face of the waters; their heritage is cursed in the earth; the steps of the crusher of grapes are not turned to their vine-garden.