17 It happened that when I had heard it, I stood up on my feet, and listened, and, behold, there was a voice that spoke, and its sound was like the sound of many waters. (WEB) 18 It said, “Behold, the days come when I draw near to visit those who dwell upon the earth, (WEB) 19 and when I investigate those who have caused harm unjustly with their unrighteousness, and when the affliction of Zion is complete, (WEB)
2 Esdras 6:17–19
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