2and the first did go away, and did pour out his vial upon the land, and there came a sore -- bad and grievous -- to men, those having the mark of the beast, and those bowing to his image.
3And the second messenger did pour out his vial to the sea, and there came blood as of [one] dead, and every living soul died in the sea.
4And the third messenger did pour out his vial to the rivers, and to the fountains of the waters, and there came blood,
5and I heard the messenger of the waters, saying, `righteous, O Lord, art Thou, who art, and who wast, and who shalt be, because these things Thou didst judge,
6because blood of saints and prophets they did pour out, and blood to them Thou didst give to drink, for they are worthy;`
7and I heard another out of the altar, saying, `Yes, Lord God, the Almighty, true and righteous [are] Thy judgments.`
8And the fourth messenger did pour out his vial upon the sun, and there was given to him to scorch men with fire,
