³ Then from the smoke came ^(A)locusts on the earth, and they were given power like the power of scorpions of the earth.

⁵ They were allowed to torment them ^(A)for five months, but not to kill them, and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings someone.

¹⁰ They have tails and stings like scorpions, and their power to hurt people ^(A)for five months is in their tails. ¹¹ They have ^(B)as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit. His name in Hebrew is ^(C)Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Apollyon.^[a]

⁶ And you, son of man, ^(A)be not afraid of them, nor be afraid of their words, ^(B)though briers and thorns are with you and you sit on ^(C)scorpions.^[a] Be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.

¹¹ And now, whereas ^(A)my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions.’”