31. The wrath of God came upon them and slew the strongest and sturdiest of them and smote down Israel's chosen youth.
32. In spite of all this, they sinned still more, for they believed not in (relied not on and adhered not to Him for) His wondrous works.
33. Therefore their days He consumed like a breath [in emptiness, falsity, and futility] and their years in terror and sudden haste.
34. When He slew [some of] them, [the remainder] inquired after Him diligently, and they repented and sincerely sought God [for a time].
35. And they [earnestly] remembered that God was their Rock, and the Most High God their Redeemer.