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

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

And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it.

Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.

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

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.