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And we remark the boastfulness of their might, Though they deny the beneficence of God, who gave (it) to them, But they shall pass away as a passing cloud.

[For the Most High will assuredly hasten His times, And He will assuredly bring on His hours.

And He will assuredly judge those who are in His world, And will visit in truth all things by means of all their hidden works.

And He will assuredly judge those who are in His world, And will visit in truth all things by means of all their hidden works.

And He will assuredly examine the secret thoughts, And that which is laid up in the secret chambers of all the members of mail. And will make (them) manifest in the presence of all with reproof.

And He will assuredly examine the secret thoughts, And that which is laid up in the secret chambers of all the members of mail. And will make (them) manifest in the presence of all with reproof.

And He will assuredly examine the secret thoughts, And that which is laid up in the secret chambers of all the members of mail. And will make (them) manifest in the presence of all with reproof.

And let us not now look unto the delights of the Gentiles in the present, but let us remember what has been promised to us in the end.

For the ends of the times and of the seasons and whatsoever is with them shall assuredly pass by together.

For the ends of the times and of the seasons and whatsoever is with them shall assuredly pass by together.

Do you therefore prepare your hearts for that which before you believed, lest you come to be in bondage in both worlds, so that you be led away captive here and be tormented there.

And all might of this time is turning into weakness, And all the force of this time is turning into impotence,

And all might of this time is turning into weakness, And all the force of this time is turning into impotence,

And every energy of youth is turning into old age and consummation. And every beauty of gracefulness of this time is turning faded and hateful,

And every energy of youth is turning into old age and consummation. And every beauty of gracefulness of this time is turning faded and hateful,

And every energy of youth is turning into old age and consummation. And every beauty of gracefulness of this time is turning faded and hateful,

And every energy of youth is turning into old age and consummation. And every beauty of gracefulness of this time is turning faded and hateful,

And every proud dominion of the present is turning into humiliation and shame,

And every proud dominion of the present is turning into humiliation and shame,

And every praise of the glory of this time is turning into the shame of silence, And every vain splendor and insolence of this time is turning into voiceless ruin.

And every praise of the glory of this time is turning into the shame of silence, And every vain splendor and insolence of this time is turning into voiceless ruin.

And every praise of the glory of this time is turning into the shame of silence, And every vain splendor and insolence of this time is turning into voiceless ruin.

And every delight and joy of this time is turning to worms and corruption,

And every delight and joy of this time is turning to worms and corruption,

And every delight and joy of this time is turning to worms and corruption,

And every clamor of the pride of this time is turning into dust and stillness.

And every clamor of the pride of this time is turning into dust and stillness.

And every possession of riches of this time is being turned into Sheol alone,

And all the rapine of passion of this time is turning into involuntary death, And every passion of the lusts of this time is turning into a judgment of torment.

And all the rapine of passion of this time is turning into involuntary death, And every passion of the lusts of this time is turning into a judgment of torment.

And every artifice and craftiness of this time is turning into a proof of the truth,

And every artifice and craftiness of this time is turning into a proof of the truth,

And every sweetness of unguents of this time is turning into judgment and condemnation,

And every sweetness of unguents of this time is turning into judgment and condemnation,

And every love of lying is turning to contumely through truth.

Behold! I have therefore made known unto you (these things) whilst I live: for I have said (it) that you should learn the things that are excellent; for the Mighty One hath commanded me to instruct you: and I will set before you some of the commandments of His judgment before I die.

Remember that formerly Moses assuredly called heaven and earth to witness against you and said: 'If you transgress the law you shall be dispersed, but if you keep it you shall be kept.'

Remember that formerly Moses assuredly called heaven and earth to witness against you and said: 'If you transgress the law you shall be dispersed, but if you keep it you shall be kept.'

And other things also he used to say unto you when you the twelve tribes were together in the desert.

And after his death you cast them away from you: on this account there came upon you what had been predicted.

And now Moses used to tell you before they befell you, and lo! they have befallen you: for you have forsaken the law.

And now Moses used to tell you before they befell you, and lo! they have befallen you: for you have forsaken the law.

Lo! I also say unto you after you have suffered, that if you obey those things which have been said unto you, you will receive from the Mighty One whatever has been laid up and reserved for you.

Moreover, let this epistle be for a testimony between me and you, that you may remember the commandments of the Mighty One, and that also there may be to me a defense in the presence of Him who sent me.

Moreover, let this epistle be for a testimony between me and you, that you may remember the commandments of the Mighty One, and that also there may be to me a defense in the presence of Him who sent me.

And remember you the law and Zion, and the holy land and your brethren, and the covenant of your fathers, and forget not the festivals and the Sabbaths.

And remember you the law and Zion, and the holy land and your brethren, and the covenant of your fathers, and forget not the festivals and the Sabbaths.

And remember you the law and Zion, and the holy land and your brethren, and the covenant of your fathers, and forget not the festivals and the Sabbaths.

And remember you the law and Zion, and the holy land and your brethren, and the covenant of your fathers, and forget not the festivals and the Sabbaths.

And remember you the law and Zion, and the holy land and your brethren, and the covenant of your fathers, and forget not the festivals and the Sabbaths.

And remember you the law and Zion, and the holy land and your brethren, and the covenant of your fathers, and forget not the festivals and the Sabbaths.

And remember you the law and Zion, and the holy land and your brethren, and the covenant of your fathers, and forget not the festivals and the Sabbaths.

And deliver this epistle and the traditions of the law to your sons after you, as also your fathers delivered (them) to you.

And deliver this epistle and the traditions of the law to your sons after you, as also your fathers delivered (them) to you.

And at all times make request perseveringly and pray diligently with your whole heart that the Mighty One may be reconciled to you, and that He may not reckon the multitude of your sins, but remember the rectitude of your fathers.

And at all times make request perseveringly and pray diligently with your whole heart that the Mighty One may be reconciled to you, and that He may not reckon the multitude of your sins, but remember the rectitude of your fathers.

And at all times make request perseveringly and pray diligently with your whole heart that the Mighty One may be reconciled to you, and that He may not reckon the multitude of your sins, but remember the rectitude of your fathers.

[Know, moreover, that In former times and in the generations of old our fathers had helpers, Righteous men and holy prophets:

[Know, moreover, that In former times and in the generations of old our fathers had helpers, Righteous men and holy prophets:

No more, we were in our own land [And they helped us when we sinned],

I thought in my heart that I was full of righteousness, Because I was well off and had become rich in children.

Their wealth spread to the whole earth, And their glory unto the end of the earth.

But they became insolent in their prosperity, And they were without understanding,

Their sins were in secret, And even I had no knowledge (of them).

When the sinner waxed proud, with a battering-ram he cast down fortified walls, And Thou didst not restrain (him).

The sons and the daughters were in grievous captivity, Sealed () (was) their neck, branded () (was it) among the nations.

He hath turned away His face from pitying them, Young and old and their children together;

He hath turned away His face from pitying them, Young and old and their children together;

For they had done evil one and all, in not hearkening.

And the heavens were angry, And the earth abhorred them;

And the heavens were angry, And the earth abhorred them;

And the earth recognized all Thy righteous judgments, O God.

They made mock with their transgressions, as they themselves were wont to do; In the full light of day they revealed their iniquities. And the daughters of Jerusalem were defiled in accordance with Thy judgment,

Because they had defiled themselves with unnatural intercourse. I am pained in my bowels and my inward parts for these things.

(And yet) I will justify Thee, O God, in uprightness of heart, For in Thy judgments is Thy righteousness (displayed), O God.

Thou hast wiped out their memorial from the earth. God is a righteous judge, And He is no respecter of persons.

And I saw and entreated the Lord and said, Long enough, O Lord, has Thine hand been heavy on Israel, in bringing the nations upon (them).

And I saw and entreated the Lord and said, Long enough, O Lord, has Thine hand been heavy on Israel, in bringing the nations upon (them).

And I saw and entreated the Lord and said, Long enough, O Lord, has Thine hand been heavy on Israel, in bringing the nations upon (them).

For they have made sport unsparingly in wrath and fierce anger;

And they will make an utter end, unless Thou, O Lord, rebuke them in Thy wrath.

And I had not long to wait before God showed me the insolent one Slain on the mountains of Egypt, Esteemed of less account than the least on land and sea;

And I had not long to wait before God showed me the insolent one Slain on the mountains of Egypt, Esteemed of less account than the least on land and sea;

His body, ( too,) borne hither and thither on the billows with much insolence, With none to bury (him), because He had rejected him with dishonour. He reflected not that he was man.

And reflected not on the latter end;

He said: I will be lord of land and sea; And he recognized not that it is God who is great, Mighty in His great strength.

He said: I will be lord of land and sea; And he recognized not that it is God who is great, Mighty in His great strength.

He is king over the heavens, And judgeth kings and kingdoms.

He is king over the heavens, And judgeth kings and kingdoms.

(It is He) who setteth me up in glory, And bringeth down the proud to eternal destruction in dishonour, Because they knew Him not.

And now behold, ye princes of the earth, the judgment of the Lord, For a great king and righteous (is He), judging (all) that is under heaven.

And now behold, ye princes of the earth, the judgment of the Lord, For a great king and righteous (is He), judging (all) that is under heaven.

So that He will distinguish between the righteous and the sinner, (And) recompense the sinners for ever according to their deeds;

So that He will distinguish between the righteous and the sinner, (And) recompense the sinners for ever according to their deeds;

And have mercy on the righteous, (delivering him) from the affliction of the sinner, And recompensing the sinner for what he hath done to the righteous.

And have mercy on the righteous, (delivering him) from the affliction of the sinner, And recompensing the sinner for what he hath done to the righteous.

Why sleepest thou, O my soul, And blessest not the Lord

Sing a new song, Unto God who is worthy to be praised. Sing and be wakeful against His awaking, For good is a psalm (sung) to God from a glad heart.

The righteous remember the Lord at all times, With thanksgiving and declaration of the righteousness of the Lord's judgments.

The righteous stumbleth and holdeth the Lord righteous: He falleth and looketh out for what God will do to him;