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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 that which exists now or which has passed away, or which is to come, in all these things, neither is the evil fully evil, nor again the good fully good.

For that which exists now or which has passed away, or which is to come, in all these things, neither is the evil fully evil, nor again the good fully good.

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

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

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,

[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.]

[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.

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.'

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

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

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.

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 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.

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:

I cried unto the Lord when I was in distress [ ], Unto God when sinners assailed.

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

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

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

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

They were exalted unto the stars; They said they would never fall.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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,

For Thou hast rendered to the sinners according to their deeds, Yea according to their sins, which were very wicked.

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.

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

She put off the glorious diadem which God had set upon her,

In dishonor was her beauty cast upon the ground.

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).

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

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;

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 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.

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.

Bless God, ye that fear the Lord with wisdom, For the mercy of the Lord will be upon them that fear Him, in the Judgment;

Bless God, ye that fear the Lord with wisdom, For the mercy of the Lord will be upon them that fear Him, in the Judgment;

Bless God, ye that fear the Lord with wisdom, For the mercy of the Lord will be upon them that fear Him, in the Judgment;

Bless God, ye that fear the Lord with wisdom, For the mercy of the Lord will be upon them that fear Him, in the Judgment;

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;

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.

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.

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.

For the Lord is good to them that call upon Him in patience, Doing according to His mercy to His pious ones, Establishing (them) at all times before Him in strength.

Blessed be the Lord for ever before His servants.

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

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

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