Common English Bible

2 Esdras 7:79-81 Common English Bible (CEB)

79. If the spirit belonged to one of those who showed contempt and didn’t keep the Most High’s way, if it was one of those who despised his Law and who hates those who fear God,

80. these spirits don’t go into their dwellings but will immediately wander about in torments. They will constantly grieve and be sorrowful for seven reasons:

81. The first reason—because they despised the Law of the Most High.