In one version Dives asks Lazarus ( who is apparently unable to help him ) for a drop of water , and complains about his eternal punishment .
As both men die , angels carry Lazarus to heaven , and serpents drag Dives to hell .
In one version Dives asks Lazarus ( who is apparently unable to help Lazarus ) for a drop of water , and complains about Lazarus ' eternal punishment .
As both men die , angels carry Lazarus to heaven , and serpents drag Dives to hell .