2 Dost thou think that there is no anguish to the angels in the presence of the Mighty One, That Zion was so delivered up, And that lo! the Gentiles boast in their hearts, And assemble before their idols and say, "She is trodden down who oft times trod down, And she has been reduced to servitude who reduced (others)"? (2BA) 3 Dost thou think that in these things the Most High rejoices, Or that His name is glorified? (2BA) 4 [But how will it serve towards His righteous judgement?] (2BA)
2 Baruch 67:2–4
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