Chapter 6
6:1 “They consider how the trees, when they put forth their green leaves, become covered, and produce fruit; understanding everything, and knowing that he who lives forever does all these things for you:”
6:2 “That the works at the beginning of every existing year, that all his works, are subservient to him, and invariable; yet as God has appointed, so are things brought to pass.”
6:3 “They see, too, how the seas and the rivers together complete their respective operations;”
6:4 “But you endure not patiently, nor fulfill the commandments of the Lord; but you transgress and calumniate his greatness; and malignant are the words in your polluted mouths against his Majesty.”
6:5 “You withered in heart, no peace shall be to you!”
6:6 “Therefore your days shall you curse, and the years of your lives shall perish; perpetual execration shall be multiplied and you shall not obtain mercy.”
6:7 “In those days shall you resign your peace with the eternal maledictions of all the righteous, and sinners shall perpetually execrate you;”
6:8 “Shall execrate you with the ungodly.”
6:9 “The elect shall possess light, joy, and peace; and they shall inherit the earth.”
6:10 “But you, you unholy, shall be accursed.”
6:11 “Then shall wisdom be given to the elect, all of whom shall live, and not again transgress by impiety or pride; but shall humble themselves, possessing prudence, and shall not repeat transgression.”
6:12 “They shall not be condemned the whole period of their lives, nor die in torment and indignation; but the sum of their days shall be completed, and they shall grow old in peace; while the years of their happiness shall be multiplied with joy, and with peace, forever, the whole duration of their existence.