2 man, but thou hast not judged well regarding the evils which befall those who sin. And as regards (2BA) 3 what thou hast said, that the righteous are carried off and the impious are prospered, And as (2BA) 4 regards what thou hast said "Man knows not Thy judgement" -- On this account hear, and I will (2BA)
2 Baruch 15:2–4
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2 Baruch 21:19–21
19 How long will that which is corruptible remain, and how long will the time of mortals be prospered, and until what time will those who transgress in the world be polluted with much (2BA) 20 wickedness? Command therefore in mercy and accomplish all that Thou saidst Thou… (2BA)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:14–16
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2 Baruch 24:2–4
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Job 22:3–5
3 Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless? 4 Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? 5 Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless?
Wisdom of Solomon 17:1–2
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2 Esdras 14:31–33
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Wisdom of Solomon 12:22–24
22 Therefore while you chasten us, you scourge our enemies ten thousand times more, to the intent that we may ponder your goodness when we judge, and when we are judged may look for mercy. (WEB) 23 Therefore also the unrighteous that lived in a life of folly, you tormente… (WEB)
2 Esdras 7:121–123
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