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2 Esdras 7:51-53
Revised Standard Version
2 Esdras 7:51-53
Revised Standard Version
51 For whereas you have said that the righteous are not many but few, while the ungodly abound, hear the explanation for this.
52 “If you have just a few precious stones, will you add to them lead and clay?”[a]
53 I said, “Lord, how could that be?”
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- 2 Esdras 7:52 Arab 1: Lat Syr Ethiop are corrupt
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