⁹ They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God,^(A) who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent^(B) and glorify him.^(C)

¹⁰ The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast,^(A) and its kingdom was plunged into darkness.^(B) People gnawed their tongues in agony