14 and let go of the mortal thoughts, cast away from you the burdens of man, put off now your weak nature, (WEB) 15 lay aside the thoughts that are most grievous to you, and hurry to escape from these times. (WEB) 16 For worse evils than those which you have seen happen will be done after this. (WEB)
2 Esdras 14:14–16
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2 Baruch 83:3–5
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Ecclesiastes 11:9–10
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Sirach 38:19–21
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Job 11:15–17
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2 Baruch 43:1–3
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