1 In the thirtieth year after the ruin of the city, I Salathiel, also called Esdras, was in Babylon, and lay troubled upon my bed, and my thoughts came up over my heart, (WEB) 2 for I saw the desolation of Zion and the wealth of those who lived at Babylon. (WEB) 3 My spirit was very agitated, so that I began to speak words full of fear to the Most High, and said, (WEB)
2 Esdras 3:1–3
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