23 What is more than all, the seal of Zion has now lost the seal of her honor, and is delivered into the hands of those who hate us. (WEB) 24 Therefore shake off your great heaviness, and put away from yourself the multitude of sorrows, that the Mighty One may be merciful to you again, and the Most High may give you rest, even ease from your troubles.” (WEB) 25 It came to pass while I was talking with her, behold, her face suddenly began to shine exceedingly, and her countenance flashed like lightning, so that I was very afraid of her, and wondered what this meant. (WEB)
2 Esdras 10:23–25
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