22 and my soul recovered the spirit of understanding, and I began to speak words before the Most High again. (WEB) 23 I said, “O sovereign Lord of all the woods of the earth, and of all the trees thereof, you have chosen one vine for yourself. (WEB) 24 Of all the lands of the world you have chosen one country for yourself. Of all the flowers of the world, you have chosen one lily for yourself. (WEB)
2 Esdras 5:22–24
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