17 The lowest is for this cause gloomy unto thee, in that it beholds all the unrighteous deeds of men. (T12) 18 And it has fire, snow, and ice made ready for the day of judgement, in the righteous judgement of God; for in it are all the spirits of the retributions for vengeance on men. (T12) 19 And in the second are the hosts Of the armies which are ordained for the day of judgement, to work vengeance on the spirits of deceit and of Beliar. (T12)
Testament of Levi 1:17–19
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