1 Enoch 5

1Observe how the trees are covered with green leaves and bear fruit, and understand concerning everything that the Ever-Living One has made all these things.

2His works are before him year after year. All his works obey him and do not change; everything happens just as God has ordained.

3See how the seas and rivers carry out their work together.

4But you have not persevered or kept the Lord’s command. Instead, you have transgressed and spoken great, harsh words with your impure mouths against his greatness. You dry-hearted people, you will have no peace.

5Because of this, you will curse your days and ruin the years of your life. The years of your destruction will multiply under an everlasting curse, and you will receive no mercy.

6In those days you will give your names to an everlasting curse for all the righteous, and the sinners will curse you; and for you there will be a joining together with sinners.

7But the chosen will have light, joy, and peace, and they will inherit the earth. But you, the wicked, will have a curse.

8Then wisdom will be given to the chosen, and all of them will live. They will no longer sin through wickedness or pride; instead, those who have wisdom will be humble.

9They will no longer sin, nor will they be condemned throughout all the days of their lives. They will not die by punishment or wrath, but will complete the full number of their days. Their lives will grow long in peace, and their years of joy will increase in gladness and everlasting peace throughout all the days of their lives.