2 The noonday does not always burn. Nor do the rays of the sun constantly give light. (2BA) 3 Do not expect [and hope] that thou wilt always be prosperous and rejoicing. And be not greatly up-lifted and boastful. (2BA) 4 For assuredly in its own season shall the (divine) wrath awake against thee. Which now in long-suffering is held in as it were by reins. (2BA)
2 Baruch 12:2–4
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Proverbs 3:24–26
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. 25 Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, 26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
Sirach 2:3–5
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2 Baruch 44:10–11
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2 Maccabees 7:18–20
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Job 4:4–6
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Sirach 18:23–25
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2 Esdras 2:26–28
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