17 As a father entereth the house of his sons, so he entered Jerusalem in peace; He established his feet there in great safety. (PSS) 18 He captured her fortresses and the wall of Jerusalem; For God Himself led him in safety, while they wandered. (PSS) 19 He destroyed their princes and every one wise in counsel; He poured out the blood of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, like the water of uncleanness. (PSS)
Psalms of Solomon 8:17–19
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1 Esdras 1:52–54
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