29 For it came to pass when I came here, that I also saw impieties without number, and my soul saw many sinners in this thirtieth year, so that my heart failed me. (WEB) 30 For I have seen how you endure them sinning, and have spared those who act ungodly, and have destroyed your people, and have preserved your enemies; (WEB) 31 and you have not shown how your way may be comprehended. Are the deeds of Babylon better than those of Zion? (WEB)
2 Esdras 3:29–31
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