14. The sinners in Jerusalem are afraid.The people who are separated from God shake with fear.They say, “Can any of us live through this fire that destroys?Who can live near this fire that burns on and on?”
15. A person might do what is right.He might speak what is right.He might refuse to take money unfairly.He might refuse to take money to hurt others.He might not listen to plans of murder.He might refuse to think about evil.
16. This is the kind of person who will be safe.He will be protected as he would be in a high, walled city.He will always have bread,and he will not run out of water.
17. Your eyes will see the king in his beauty.You will see the land that stretches far away.
18. You will think about the terror of the past.You will think, “Where is that officer?Where is the one who collected the taxes?Where is the officer in charge of our defense towers?”