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2 Esdras 16:62-75 World English Bible (WEB)

62. yes, the spirit of God Almighty. He who made all things, and searcheth out hidden things in hidden places,

63. surely he knows your imagination, and what you⌃ think in your hearts. Woe to them that sin, and would fain hide their sin!

64. Forasmuch as the Lord will exactly search out all your works, and he will put you all to shame.

65. And when your sins are brought forth before men, you⌃ shall be ashamed, and your own iniquities shall stand as your accusers in that day.

66. What will you⌃ do? or how will you⌃ hide your sins before God and his angels?

67. Behold, God is the judge, fear him: leave off from your sins, and forget your iniquities, to meddle no more with them for ever: so shall God lead you forth, and deliver you from all tribulation.

68. For, behold, the burning wrath of a great multitude is kindled over you, and they shall take away certain of you, and feed you with that which is slain to idols.

69. And they that consent to them shall be had in derision and in reproach, and be trodden under foot of them.

70. For there shall be in various places, and in the next cities, a great insurrection upon those that fear the Lord.

71. They shall be like mad men, sparing none, but spoiling and destroying them that still fear the Lord.

72. For they shall waste and take away their goods, and cast them out of their houses.

73. Then shall be manifest the trial of mine elect; even as the gold that is tried in the fire.

74. Hear, O you⌃ mine elect, says the Lord: behold, the days of tribulation are at hand, and I will deliver you from them.

75. Be you⌃ not afraid, neither doubt; for God is your guide: