13 But with Thee hours are as a time, And days as generations. (2BA) 14 Be not therefore wroth with man; for he is nothing (2BA) 15 And take not account of our works; For what are we? For lo! by Thy gift do we come into the world, And we depart not of our own will. (2BA)
2 Baruch 48:13–15
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