13 For his right hand that bends the bow is strong, his arrows that he shoots are sharp, and will not miss when they begin to be shot into the ends of the world. (WEB) 14 Behold, the calamities are sent out, and will not return again until they come upon the earth. (WEB) 15 The fire is kindled and will not be put out until it consumes the foundations of the earth. (WEB) 16 Just as an arrow which is shot by a mighty archer doesn’t return backward, even so the calamities that are sent out upon earth won’t return again. (WEB) 17 Woe is me! Woe is me! Who will deliver me in those days? (WEB) 18 The beginning of sorrows, when there will be great mourning; the beginning of famine, and many will perish; the beginning of wars, and the powers will stand in fear; the beginning of calamities, and all will tremble! What will they do when the calamities come? (WEB) 19 Behold, famine and plague, suffering and anguish! They are sent as scourges for correction. (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:13–19
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