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2 Esdras 8:12-14
Revised Standard Version
2 Esdras 8:12-14
Revised Standard Version
12 Thou hast brought him up in thy righteousness, and instructed him in thy law, and reproved him in thy wisdom. 13 Thou wilt take away his life, for he is thy creation; and thou wilt make him live, for he is thy work. 14 If then thou wilt suddenly and quickly[a] destroy him who with so great labor was fashioned by thy command, to what purpose was he made?
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- 2 Esdras 8:14 Syr: Lat shalt with a light command
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