20. I considered the earth—and, observe, it was ruined. I considered my world, and, observe, it was in danger because of the intrigues of those who had come into it.
21. I saw and spared them with great difficulty; I saved for myself one grape out of a cluster and one plant out of a great forest.
22. Therefore, let the multitude that was born without purpose perish, and let my grape and my plant be preserved, because I perfected these with much effort.
23. But let seven more days pass. Don’t fast during this time,
24. but go into a field of flowers, where no house is built, and eat only of the flowers of the field. Don’t taste meat, and don’t drink wine, but eat only flowers.
25. Pray to the Most High without pause, and I will come and talk to you."
26. I went out as he told me into the field that is called Ardat. I sat there among the flowers, I ate of the plants of the field, and their food satisfied me.