1. I will take my post;I will position myself on the fortress.I will keep watch to see what the Lord says to meand how he will respond to my complaint.
2. Then the Lord answered me and said,Write a vision, and make it plain upon a tabletso that a runner can read it.
3. There is still a vision for the appointed time;it testifies to the end;it does not deceive.If it delays, wait for it;for it is surely coming; it will not be late.
4. Some people’s desires are truly audacious;they don’t do the right thing.But the righteous person will live honestly.
5. Moreover, wine betrays an arrogant man.He doesn’t rest.He opens his jaws like the grave;like death, he is never satisfied.He gathers all nations to himselfand collects all peoples for himself.
6. Won’t everyone tell parables about himor mocking poems concerning him?They will say:Doom to the one who multiplies what doesn’t belong to himand who increases his own burden.How long?
7. Won’t they suddenly rise up to bite you?Those who frighten you will awaken;you will become plunder for them.