14 receive the world which Thou hast promised them. But as for us --- woe to us, who also are (2BA) 15 now shamefully entreated, and at that time look forward (only) to evils. But Thou knowest accurately what Thou hast done by means of Thy servants; for we are not able to understand (2BA) 16 that which is good as Thou art, our Creator. But again I will speak in Thy presence, O LORD, (2BA)
2 Baruch 14:14–16
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