2 Esdras 9:19-27

1. 19 For then every one obeyed: but now the manners of them which are created in this world that is made are corrupted by a perpetual seed, and by a law which is unsearchable rid themselves.

2. 20 So I considered the world, and, behold, there was peril because of the devices that were come into it.

3. 21 And I saw, and spared it greatly, and have kept me a grape of the cluster, and a plant of a great people.

4. 22 Let the multitude perish then, which was born in vain; and let my grape be kept, and my plant; for with great labour have I made it perfect.

5. 23 Nevertheless, if thou wilt cease yet seven days more, (but thou shalt not fast in them,

6. 24 But go into a field of flowers, where no house is builded, and eat only the flowers of the field; taste no flesh, drink no wine, but eat flowers only;)

7. 25 And pray unto the Highest continually, then will I come and talk with thee.

8. 26 So I went my way into the field which is called Ardath, like as he commanded me; and there I sat among the flowers, and did eat of the herbs of the field, and the meat of the same satisfied me.

9. 27 After seven days I sat upon the grass, and my heart was vexed within me, like as before:

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