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2 Esdras 2:11-20 World English Bible (WEB)

11. Their glory also will I take to me, and give these the everlasting tabernacles, which I had prepared for them.

12. They shall have the tree of life for an ointment of sweet savor; they shall neither labor, nor be weary.

13. Ask, and you⌃ shall receive: pray for few days to you, that they may be shortened: the kingdom is already prepared for you: watch.

14. Take heaven and earth to witness, take them to witness; for I have given up the evil, and created the good: for I live, says the Lord.

15. Mother, embrace your children; I will bring them out with gladness like a dove; establish their feet; for I have chosen you, says the Lord.

16. And those that be dead will I raise up again from their places, and bring them out from their tombs: for I have known my name in them.

17. Fear not, you mother of the children: for I have chosen you, says the Lord.

18. For your help will I send my servants Esaias and Jeremy, after whose counsel I have sanctified and prepared for you twelve trees laden with various fruits,

19. and as many fountains flowing with milk and honey, and seven mighty mountains, whereupon there grow roses and lilies, whereby I will fill your children with joy.

20. Do right to the widow, judge the fatherless, give to the poor, defend the orphan, clothe the naked,

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