38 And it shall come to pass at the self-same time, That a change of times shall manifestly appear to every man, Because in all those times they polluted themselves And they practised oppression, And walked every man in his own works, And remembered not the law of the Mighty One. (2BA) 39 Therefore a fire shall consume their thoughts, And in flame shall the meditations of their reins be tried; For the Judge shall come and will not tarry. (2BA) 40 Because each of the inhabitants of the earth knew when he was transgressing. But My Law they knew not by reason of their pride. (2BA)
2 Baruch 48:38–40
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