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) 5 Yet after these things shall the dispersed among the Gentiles be taken hold of by tribulation, And in shame shall they dwell in every place. (2BA)
2 Baruch 67:3–5
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Job 22:3–5
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Job 21:29–31
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