39 With truth there is no partiality toward persons or rewards, but truth does the things that are just, instead of any unrighteous or wicked things. All men approve truth’s works. (WEB) 40 In truth’s judgment is not any unrighteousness. Truth is the strength, the kingdom, the power, and the majesty of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth!” (WEB) 41 With that, he stopped speaking. Then all the people shouted and said, “Great is truth, and strong above all things!” (WEB)
1 Esdras 4:39–41
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2 Enoch 49:1–3
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Psalms 33:3–5
3 Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. 4 For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy. 5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.
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Psalms of Solomon 2:18–20
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