# Suppose there is famine in the land, or ... sickness

Solomon speaks about events that he thinks could happen in the future.

# blight or mildew

These are agricultural terms that refer to the death of crops from either too little or too much rain, respectively.

# locusts or caterpillars

A "locust" is a type of grasshopper that causes destruction by eating crops. The word "caterpillar" refers to an early growth stage of the locust.