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While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, “The fire of God fell from the heavens and burned up the sheep and the servants, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!”
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May its morning stars become dark; may it wait for daylight in vain and not see the first rays of dawn,
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then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear.
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“Are you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills?
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For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of those who love bribes.
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“The lamp of a wicked man is snuffed out; the flame of his fire stops burning.
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It eats away parts of his skin; death’s firstborn devours his limbs.
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Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur is scattered over his dwelling.
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total darkness lies in wait for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent.
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‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire devours their wealth.’
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The earth, from which food comes, is transformed below as by fire;
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It is a fire that burns to Destruction; it would have uprooted my harvest.
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“God is mighty, but despises no one; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.
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It ranks first among the works of God, yet its Maker can approach it with his sword.
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Flames stream from its mouth; sparks of fire shoot out.
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The folds of its flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable.
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The first daughter he named Jemimah, the second Keziah and the third Keren-Happuch.
