14 For of what profit is strength that turns to sickness, Or fullness of food that turns to famine, Or beauty that turns to ugliness. (2BA)
2 Baruch 21:14
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2 Baruch 48:34–36
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2 Baruch 83:14–16
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2 Baruch 44:10–11
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2 Baruch 83:9–11
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