While I am still alive, extend to me the loyalty of the Lord, or else I will die!

They must not sell or exchange any of it; they must not transfer this choice portion of land, for it is set apart to the Lord.

You will eat, not just one day, nor two days, nor five days, nor ten days, nor twenty days,

You must not commit adultery.

You must not steal.

You must not give in to him or even listen to him; do not feel sympathy for him or spare him or cover up for him.

“‘You must not steal, you must not tell lies, and you must not deal falsely with your fellow citizen.

I have no ease, I have no quietness; I cannot rest; turmoil has come upon me.”

If his sons are honored, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he does not see it.

What do you know that we don’t know? What do you understand that we don’t understand?

People who had seen him will not see him again, and the place where he was will recognize him no longer.

He gives back the ill-gotten gain without assimilating it; he will not enjoy the wealth from his commerce.

Their bulls breed without fail; their cows calve and do not miscarry.

In the north when he is at work, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I see no trace of him.

It laughs at fear and is not dismayed; it does not shy away from the sword.

I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more.”

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell,

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.