12
He told you of the zeal of Phineas, and he taught you about Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael in the fire.
13
He praised Daniel in the den of the lions and blessed him.
14
He reminded you of the scripture of Isaiah, which says, `Even though you go through the fire, the flame shall not consume you.'
15
He sang to you songs of the psalmist David, who said, `Many are the afflictions of the righteous.'
16
He recounted to you Solomon's proverb, `There is a tree of life for those who do his will.'
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