14. Three great men like Noah, Daniel and Job might be in that country. But their goodness could save only themselves, says the Lord God.
15. “I might even send wild animals into that land. They would leave the land empty and without children. Then no one would pass through it because of the animals.
16. As surely as I live, says the Lord God, not even Noah, Daniel and Job could help. Even if they were in the land, they could not save their own sons or daughters. They could only save themselves. And that country would remain empty.
17. “Or, I might bring a war against that country. I might say, ‘Let a war be fought in that land. Let it destroy its men and animals.’
18. As surely as I live, says the Lord God, not even these three men could help. Even if they were in the land, they could not save their sons or daughters. They could only save themselves.
19. “Or, I might cause a disease to spread in that country. I might pour out my anger against that country, destroying and killing people and animals.