2 And truly we shall be in darkness, And there shall be no light to the people who are left (2BA) 3 For where again shall we seek the law, Or who will distinguish for us between death and life?' (2BA) 4 And I said unto them: 'The throne of the Mighty One I cannot resist; Nevertheless, there shall not be wanting to Israel a wise man Nor a son of the law to the race of Jacob. (2BA)
2 Baruch 46:2–4
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