¹⁵ But the Lord said to him, “Not so^[a]; anyone who kills Cain^(A) will suffer vengeance^(B) seven times over.^(C)” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him.

²¹ “‘If you remain hostile^(A) toward me and refuse to listen to me, I will multiply your afflictions seven times over,^(B) as your sins deserve.

²⁸ then in my anger^(A) I will be hostile^(B) toward you, and I myself will punish you for your sins seven times over.^(C)