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They that are slain with the sword are better than they that are slain with hunger; for these pine away, stricken through, for want of the fruits of the field.

As for us, our eyes do yet fail for our vain help; in our watching we have watched for a nation that could not save.

They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our broad places; our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.

Our pursuers were swifter than the eagles of the heaven; they chased us upon the mountains, they lay in wait for us in the wilderness.

We have drunk our water for money; our wood cometh to us for price.

The crown is fallen from our head; woe unto us! for we have sinned.

For this our heart is faint, for these things our eyes are dim;

For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.

Thou, O LORD, art enthroned for ever, Thy throne is from generation to generation.

Wherefore dost Thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?

And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and as for the faces and wings of them four,

As for the likeness of their faces, they had the face of a man; and they four had the face of a lion on the right side; and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four had also the face of an eagle.

As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like coals of fire, burning like the appearance of torches; it flashed up and down among the living creatures; and there was brightness to the fire, and out of the fire went forth lightning.

As for their rings, they were high and they were dreadful; and they four had their rings full of eyes round about.

Whithersoever the spirit was to go, as the spirit was to go thither, so they went; and the wheels were lifted up beside them; for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.

When those went, these went, and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up beside them; for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.

For, when there was a voice above the firmament that was over their heads, as they stood, they let down their wings.

And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear--for they are a rebellious house--yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.

And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though defiers and despisers be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions; be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.

And thou shalt speak My words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.