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So the land is drying up
This expression refers to drought, when no rain falls for a long time.
wasting away
becoming weak and dying because of sickness or lack of food
the beasts ... sea, are being taken away
Possible meanings are 1) this is a euphemism for dying. Alternate translation: "the beasts ... sea, are dying" Or 2) this can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: "God is taking away the beasts ... sea" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism)