SECOND TAUNT-SONG (ii. 9–11).
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Smith, George Adam and Nicoll, W. Robertson (William Robertson), Sir
Woe unto him that gains evil gain for his house,[402]
To set high his nest, to save him from the grasp
of calamity!
Thou hast planned shame for thy house;
Thou hast cut off[403] many people,
While forfeiting thine own life.[404]
For the stone shall cry out from the wall,
And the lath[405] from the timber answer it.