2 Esdras 8:48-54
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48 In this also thou art marvellous before the most High:
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49 In that thou hast humbled thyself, as it becometh thee, and hast not judged thyself worthy to be much glorified among the righteous.
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50 For many great miseries shall be done to them that in the latter time shall dwell in the world, because they have walked in great pride.
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51 But understand thou for thyself, and seek out the glory for such as be like thee.
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52 For unto you is paradise opened, the tree of life is planted, the time to come is prepared, plenteousness is made ready, a city is builded, and rest is allowed, yea, perfect goodness and wisdom.
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53 The root of evil is sealed up from you, weakness and the moth is hid from you, and corruption is fled into hell to be forgotten:
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54 Sorrows are passed, and in the end is shewed the treasure of immortality.