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10 When he does that, the stars in the sky will give no light. When the sun rises in the morning, it will still be dark. The moon will no longer shine.

11 I, the Lord, will punish the world, because it is evil. I will punish wicked people for their sins. I will stop proud people from boasting. If strong people are cruel to others, I will bring them down low.

12 Very few people will remain after my punishment. Men and women will be more difficult to find than the best gold.

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10 The stars of heaven and their constellations
    will not show their light.(A)
The rising sun(B) will be darkened(C)
    and the moon will not give its light.(D)
11 I will punish(E) the world for its evil,
    the wicked(F) for their sins.
I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty(G)
    and will humble(H) the pride of the ruthless.(I)
12 I will make people(J) scarcer than pure gold,
    more rare than the gold of Ophir.(K)

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