2 For he knew that his time was but short, But that heaven and earth endure always. (2BA) 3 But after his death they sinned and transgressed, Though they knew that they had the law reproving (them), And the light in which nothing could err, Also the spheres which testify, and Me. (2BA) 4 Now regarding everything that is, it is I that judge, but do not thou take counsel in thy soul (2BA)
2 Baruch 19:2–4
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