Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.

to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

who leave the upright paths to walk on the dark ways,

In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael caravans disappeared; travelers had to go on winding side roads.

The caravans of Tema looked intently for these streams; the traveling merchants of Sheba hoped for them.

Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes,

the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea and everything that moves through the currents of the seas.

As for the actions of people – just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

The Lord always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant.

None who go in to her will return, nor will they reach the paths of life.

A wicked person receives a bribe secretly to pervert the ways of justice.

Here is a message about Arabia: In the thicket of Arabia you spend the night, you Dedanite caravans.

On my right the young rabble rise up; they drive me from place to place, and build up siege ramps against me.

Such are the ways of all who gain profit unjustly; it takes away the life of those who obtain it!