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All these things were created because of the wicked; they are the ones who have caused destruction.
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Here is what all creatures, both human and animal, must face (but it is seven times worse for sinners):
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death, violence, conflict, murder, disaster, famine, sickness, epidemic.
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All these things were created because of the wicked; they are the ones who have caused destruction.
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Everything that comes from the earth goes back to the earth, just as all water flows into the sea.
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Nothing that comes from bribery or injustice will last, but the effects of loyalty will remain forever.
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[a].
[Hebrew] have caused destruction; [Greek] caused the flood.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.