4 For before all things were visible, I alone used to go about in the invisible things, like the sun from east to west, and from west to east. (2EN) 5 But even the sun has peace in itself, while I found no peace, because I was creating all things, and I conceived the thought of placing foundations, and of creating visible creation. (2EN)
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