There the wicked cease from tumult, and there the wearied in strength are at rest.

the wicked.

Job 14:13 Who will grant me this, that thou mayst protect me in hell, and hide me till thy wrath pass, and appoint me a time when thou wilt remember me?

Psalm 55:5-8 Fear and trembling are come upon me: and darkness hath covered me. . . .

Matthew 10:28 And fear ye not them that kill the body, and are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Luke 12:4 And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do.

2 Thessalonians 1:6,7 Seeing it is a just thing with God to repay tribulation to them that trouble you: . . .

2 Peter 2:8 For in sight and hearing he was just, dwelling among them who from day to day vexed the just soul with unjust works.

the weary.

Isaiah 57:1,2 The just perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and men of mercy are taken away, because there is none that understandeth; for the just man is taken away from before the face of evil. . . .

Hebrews 4:9,11 There remaineth therefore a day of rest for the people of God. . . .

Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From henceforth now, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. For their works follow them.