World English Bible

2 Esdras 5:29-33 World English Bible (WEB)

29. And they which did gainsay your promises have trodden them down that believed your covenants.

30. If you do so much hate your people, they should be punished with your own hands.

31. Now when I had spoken these words, the angel that came to me the night before was sent to me,

32. and said to me, Hear me, and I will instruct you; hearken to me, and I shall tell you more.

33. And I said, Speak on, my Lord. Then said he to me, You are sore troubled in mind for Israel’s sake: love you that people better than he that made them?