23 For it was not in my mind to be curious of the ways above, but of such things as pass by us daily, because Israel is given up as a reproach to the heathen. The people whom you have loved have been given over to ungodly nations. The law of our forefathers is made of no effect, and the written covenants are nowhere regarded. (WEB) 24 We pass away out of the world like locusts. Our life is like a vapor, and we aren’t worthy to obtain mercy. (WEB) 25 What will he then do for his name by which we are called? I have asked about these things.” (WEB)
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