7 flame and fire, which stand around Thy throne Thou rulest with indignation. To Thee only (2BA) 8 does this belong that Thou shouldst do forth with whatsoever Thou dost wish. Who causest the drops of rain to rain by number upon the earth, and alone knowest the consummation of the times (2BA) 9 before they come; have respect unto my prayer. For Thou alone art able to sustain all who are, and those who have passed away, and those who are to be, those who sin, and those who are (2BA)
2 Baruch 21:7–9
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