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and proposed to themselves wicked frauds; they even declared that the Most High does not exist, and they ignored his ways!
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They scorned his law, and denied his covenants; they have been unfaithful to his statutes, and have not performed his works.
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"Therefore, Ezra, empty things are for the empty, and full things are for the full.
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For behold, the time will come, when the signs which I have foretold to you will come to pass, that the city which now is not seen shall appear, and the land which now is hidden shall be disclosed.
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And every one who has been delivered from the evils that I have foretold shall see my wonders.
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For my son the Messiah shall be revealed with those who are with him, and those who remain shall rejoice four hundred years.
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And after these years my son the Messiah shall die, and all who draw human breath.
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And the world shall be turned back to primeval silence for seven days, as it was at the first beginnings; so that no one shall be left.
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And after seven days the world, which is not yet awake, shall be roused, and that which is corruptible shall perish.
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And the earth shall give up those who are asleep in it, and the dust those who dwell silently in it; and the chambers shall give up the souls which have been committed to them.
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And the Most High shall be revealed upon the seat of judgment, and compassion shall pass away, and patience shall be withdrawn;