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2 Esdras 8
2 Esdras 8:13
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You are his Creator and, as you wish, you can take away his life or allow him to live.
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The infant you created is fed in this way for a while, and then you continue to provide your mercy.
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You raise the person on your righteousness, teach him your Law, and discipline him with your wisdom.
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You are his Creator and, as you wish, you can take away his life or allow him to live.
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But if you are so ready to destroy a person that was so carefully created at your command, why was he created in the first place?
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"Now, Lord, I must say this: You may know what is best in regard to the rest of the human race, but I mourn for your own people - %0
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.