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Thus says Baruch the son of Neriah to the brethren carried into captivity: 'Mercy and peace.' I bear in mind, my brethren, the love of Him who created us, who loved us from of old, and never hated us, but above all educated us.

Thus says Baruch the son of Neriah to the brethren carried into captivity: 'Mercy and peace.' I bear in mind, my brethren, the love of Him who created us, who loved us from of old, and never hated us, but above all educated us.

Thus says Baruch the son of Neriah to the brethren carried into captivity: 'Mercy and peace.' I bear in mind, my brethren, the love of Him who created us, who loved us from of old, and never hated us, but above all educated us.

Wherefore I have been the more careful to leave you the words of this epistle before I die, that you may be comforted regarding the evils which have come upon you, and that you may be grieved also regarding the evil that has befallen your brethren; and again, also, that you may justify His judgment which

He has decreed against you that you should be carried away captive-for what you have suffered is disproportioned to what you have done-in order that, at the last times, you may be found worthy of your fathers.

Therefore, if you consider that ye have now suffered those things for your good, that you may not finally be condemned and tormented, then you will receive eternal hope; if above all you destroy from your heart vain error, on account of which you departed hence.

Now, my brethren, learn first what befell Zion: how that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against us.

And now, my brethren, I make known unto you that when the enemy had surrounded the city, the angels of the Most High were sent, and they overthrew the fortifications of the strong wall, and they destroyed the firm iron corners, which could not be rooted out.

And now, my brethren, I make known unto you that when the enemy had surrounded the city, the angels of the Most High were sent, and they overthrew the fortifications of the strong wall, and they destroyed the firm iron corners, which could not be rooted out.

Nevertheless, they hid all the vessels of the sanctuary, lest the enemy should get possession of them.

Nevertheless, they hid all the vessels of the sanctuary, lest the enemy should get possession of them.

And when they had done these things, they delivered thereupon to the enemy the overthrown wall, and the plundered house, and the burnt temple, and the people who were overcome because they were delivered up, lest the enemy should boast and say: 'Thus by force have we been able to lay waste even the house of the Most High in war.'

For assuredly I know that (the consolation of) the inhabitants of Zion consoles you: so far as you knew that it was prospered (your consolation) was greater than the tribulation which you endured in having to depart from it.

For assuredly I know that (the consolation of) the inhabitants of Zion consoles you: so far as you knew that it was prospered (your consolation) was greater than the tribulation which you endured in having to depart from it.

And the Mighty One did according to the multitude of His mercies, And the Most High according to the greatness of His compassion, And He revealed unto me the word, that I might receive consolation, And He showed me visions that I should not again endure anguish, And He made known to me the mystery of the times. And the advent of the hours he showed me.

And the Mighty One did according to the multitude of His mercies, And the Most High according to the greatness of His compassion, And He revealed unto me the word, that I might receive consolation, And He showed me visions that I should not again endure anguish, And He made known to me the mystery of the times. And the advent of the hours he showed me.

And the Mighty One did according to the multitude of His mercies, And the Most High according to the greatness of His compassion, And He revealed unto me the word, that I might receive consolation, And He showed me visions that I should not again endure anguish, And He made known to me the mystery of the times. And the advent of the hours he showed me.

And the Mighty One did according to the multitude of His mercies, And the Most High according to the greatness of His compassion, And He revealed unto me the word, that I might receive consolation, And He showed me visions that I should not again endure anguish, And He made known to me the mystery of the times. And the advent of the hours he showed me.

Therefore, my brethren, I have written to you, that you may comfort yourselves regarding the multitude of your tribulations.

For know you that our Maker will assuredly avenge us on all our enemies, according to all that they have done to us, also that the consummation which the Most High will make is very nigh, and His mercy that is coming, and the consummation of His judgment, is by no means far off.

For lo! we see now the multitude of the prosperity of the Gentiles, Though they act impiously, But they shall be like a vapor:

For lo! we see now the multitude of the prosperity of the Gentiles, Though they act impiously, But they shall be like a vapor:

And we behold the multitude of their power, Though they do wickedly, But they shall be made like unto a drop:

And we see the firmness of their might. Though they resist the Mighty One every hour, But they shall be accounted as spittle.

And we consider the glory of their greatness, Though they do not keep the statutes of the Most High, But as smoke shall they pass away.

And we consider the glory of their greatness, Though they do not keep the statutes of the Most High, But as smoke shall they pass away.

And we meditate on the beauty of their gracefulness, Though they have to do with pollutions, But as grass that withers shall they fade away.

And we consider the strength of their cruelty, Though they remember not the end (thereof), But as a wave that passes shall they be broken.

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.

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.

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.

Let none therefore of these present things ascend into your hearts, but above all let us be expectant, because that which is promised to us shall come.

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.

The consummation, moreover, of the age shall then show the great might of its ruler, when all things come to judgment.

The consummation, moreover, of the age shall then show the great might of its ruler, when all things come to judgment.

For all healthinesses of this time are turning into diseases,

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

[Since therefore all these things are done now, does anyone think that they will not be avenged? But the consummation of all things will come to the 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.

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.

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 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.

For if He judge us not according to the multitude of His mercies, woe unto all us who are born.

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

Suddenly the alarm of war was heard before me; (I said), He will hearken to me, for I am full of righteousness.

Suddenly the alarm of war was heard before me; (I said), He will hearken to me, for I am full of righteousness.

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.

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

Their transgressions (went) beyond those of the heathen before them; They utterly polluted the holy things of the Lord.

Their transgressions (went) beyond those of the heathen before them; They utterly polluted the holy things of the Lord.

Because the sons of Jerusalem had defiled the holy things of the Lord, Had profaned with iniquities the offerings of God.

Because the sons of Jerusalem had defiled the holy things of the Lord, Had profaned with iniquities the offerings of God.

Because the sons of Jerusalem had defiled the holy things of the Lord, Had profaned with iniquities the offerings of God.

According to their sins hath He done unto them, For He hath left them in the hands of them that prevailed.

They set the sons of Jerusalem to be mocked at in return for (the) harlots in her; Every wayfarer entered in in the full light of day.

They set the sons of Jerusalem to be mocked at in return for (the) harlots in her; Every wayfarer entered in in the full light of day.

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,

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,

(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.

For the nations reproached Jerusalem, trampling it down; Her beauty was dragged down from the throne of glory.

She girded on sackcloth instead of comely raiment, A rope (was) about her head instead of a crown.

She girded on sackcloth instead of comely raiment, A rope (was) about her head instead of a crown.

For they have done it not in zeal, but in lust of soul,

Delay not, O God, to recompense them on (their) heads, To turn the pride of the dragon into dishonour.

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;