A generation goes and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.

一代过去，一代又来，地却永远长存。

一代过去，一代又来，地却永远长存。

一代过去，一代又来，地却永远长存。

一代过去，一代又来，大地却永远长存。

一代过去，一代又来，地却永远存在。

一代过去，一代又来，大地却存留，直到永远。

一代過去，一代又來，地卻永遠長存。

一代過去，一代又來，地卻永遠長存。

一代過去，一代又來，地卻永遠長存。

一代過去，一代又來，大地卻永遠長存。

一代過去，一代又來，地卻永遠存在。

一代在過去，一代又到來，地卻永遠存立。

一代過去，一代又來，大地卻存留，直到永遠。

一代既往、一代又來、大地永存、

世代迭更、大地恆存、

一代逝、一代來、大地永存、

Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.

People come and people go. But the earth remains forever.

A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.

Generations come and generations go, but the earth never changes.

A generation goes and a generation comes, But the earth remains forever.

One generation passes away, and another generation comes; But the earth abides forever.

One generation goeth, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth for ever.

A generation goes and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.

[ One] generation passeth away, and[ another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.

A generation comes and a generation goes, but the earth remains the same through the ages.

One generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever.

He established the earth on its foundations; it will never be shaken.

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Where are your ancestors now? And do the prophets live forever?

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godlinessas you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming. Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat.But based on his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

For who knows what is good for anyone in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow? Who can tell anyone what will happen after him under the sun?

Your faithfulness is for all generations; you established the earth, and it stands firm.Your judgments stand firm today, for all things are your servants.

For all our days ebb away under your wrath; we end our years like a sigh.Our lives last seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. Even the best of them are struggle and sorrow; indeed, they pass quickly and we fly away.

I say,“ My God, do not take me in the middle of my life! Your years continue through all generations.Long ago you established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.They will perish, but you will endure; all of them will wear out like clothing. You will change them like a garment, and they will pass away.But you are the same, and your years will never end.Your servants’ children will dwell securely, and their offspring will be established before you.”

Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation eventually died.But the Israelites were fruitful, increased rapidly, multiplied, and became extremely numerous so that the land was filled with them.

These are the names of the sons of Levi according to their family records; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years.The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their clans.The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites according to their family records.Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.The sons of Izhar: Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri.The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon. She bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.The sons of Korah: Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These are the clans of the Korahites.Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the Levite families by their clans.It was this Aaron and Moses whom the LORD told,“ Bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt according to their military divisions.”Moses and Aaron were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt in order to bring the Israelites out of Egypt.

Adam was 130 years old when he fathered a son in his likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth.Adam lived 800 years after he fathered Seth, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Adam’s life lasted 930 years; then he died.Seth was 105 years old when he fathered Enosh.Seth lived 807 years after he fathered Enosh, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Seth’s life lasted 912 years; then he died.Enosh was 90 years old when he fathered Kenan.Enosh lived 815 years after he fathered Kenan, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Enosh’s life lasted 905 years; then he died.Kenan was 70 years old when he fathered Mahalalel.Kenan lived 840 years after he fathered Mahalalel, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Kenan’s life lasted 910 years; then he died.Mahalalel was 65 years old when he fathered Jared.Mahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Mahalalel’s life lasted 895 years; then he died.Jared was 162 years old when he fathered Enoch.Jared lived 800 years after he fathered Enoch, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Jared’s life lasted 962 years; then he died.Enoch was 65 years old when he fathered Methuselah.And after he fathered Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and fathered other sons and daughters.So Enoch’s life lasted 365 years.Enoch walked with God; then he was not there because God took him.Methuselah was 187 years old when he fathered Lamech.Methuselah lived 782 years after he fathered Lamech, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Methuselah’s life lasted 969 years; then he died.Lamech was 182 years old when he fathered a son.And he named him Noah, saying,“ This one will bring us relief from the agonizing labor of our hands, caused by the ground the LORD has cursed.”Lamech lived 595 years after he fathered Noah, and he fathered other sons and daughters.So Lamech’s life lasted 777 years; then he died.

Jacob said to Pharaoh,“ My pilgrimage has lasted 130 years. My years have been few and hard, and they have not reached the years of my ancestors during their pilgrimages.”

Reu lived 32 years and fathered Serug.After he fathered Serug, Reu lived 207 years and fathered other sons and daughters.Serug lived 30 years and fathered Nahor.After he fathered Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and fathered other sons and daughters.Nahor lived 29 years and fathered Terah.After he fathered Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and fathered other sons and daughters.Terah lived 70 years and fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran.These are the family records of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran fathered Lot.Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans, during his father Terah’s lifetime.Abram and Nahor took wives: Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah. She was the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milcah and Iscah.Sarai was unable to conceive; she did not have a child.Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot( Haran’s son), and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram’s wife, and they set out together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to the land of Canaan. But when they came to Haran, they settled there.Terah lived 205 years and died in Haran.

Remember how short my life is. Have you created everyone for nothing?What courageous person can live and never see death? Who can save himself from the power of Sheol? Selah

These are the family records of Esau, father of the Edomites in the mountains of Seir.These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath.The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, bore Amalek to Eliphaz. These are the sons of Esau’s wife Adah.These are Reuel’s sons: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath.These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon: She bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah to Edom.These are the chiefs among Esau’s sons: the sons of Eliphaz, Esau’s firstborn: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz,chief Korah, chief Gatam, and chief Amalek. These are the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah.These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, and chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath.These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, and chief Korah. These are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah daughter of Anah.These are the sons of Esau( that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.