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) 42 Then the king said to him, “Ask what you wish, even more than is appointed in writing, and we will give it to you, because you are found wisest. You shall sit next to me, and shall be called my cousin.” (WEB)
1 Esdras 4:40–42
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