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2 Esdras 2:16-20 World English Bible (WEB)

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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