5 And it came to pass that I was overcome because of my afflictions, for I considered that mine afflictions were great above all, because of the destruction of my people, for I had beheld their fall.

5 Então o Senhor levou-o para fora e disse:

— Olhe para os céus e conte as estrelas, se puder contá-las.

E lhe disse:

— Assim será a sua posteridade.