Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and multiply my days as the sand.

My glory was fresh within me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.

And you said, I shall be a queen forever; so you did not lay these things to heart, nor remember the latter end of it.

They say, Come, let us get wine and binge on strong drink; and tomorrow shall be like today; much more abundant.

The king spoke and said, Is this not great Babylon that I have built for the house of the kingdom, by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?

And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.

And so that I should not be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan that he might buffet me, that I should not be made haughty.

he has not put out his money at interest, nor has he taken a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

I have set Jehovah always before Me; because He is at My right hand, I shall not be moved.

Sustain me, and I shall be safe, and I will gaze upon Your Statutes continually.