20 “Behold,” says God, “I call together all the kings of the earth to stir up those who are from the rising of the sun, from the south, from the east, and Libanus, to turn themselves one against another, and repay the things that they have done to them. (WEB) 21 Just as they do yet this day to my chosen, so I will do also, and repay into their bosom.” The Lord God says: (WEB) 22 “My right hand won’t spare the sinners, and my sword won’t cease over those who shed innocent blood on the earth. (WEB)
2 Esdras 15:20–22
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