2 Esdras 11 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

2 Esdras 11The Vision of the Eagle

1 the whole earth, and all the winds of heaven blew upon it, and the clouds were gathered around it.

3 also rose up on the right side, in order to rule. There were some of them that ruled, yet disappeared suddenly,

21and others of them rose up but did not hold the rule.

22 planned to set themselves up and hold the rule.

26 that were planning to reign.

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41You have judged the earth but not with truth,

42for you have oppressed the meek and injured the peaceable; you have hated those who tell the truth and have loved liars; you have destroyed the homes of those who brought forth fruit and have laid low the walls of those who did you no harm.

43Your insolence has come up before the Most High and your pride to the Mighty One.

44The Most High has looked at his times; now they have ended, and his ages have reached completion.

45vv 1, 3, 4, 29Therefore you, eagle, will surely disappear, you and your terrifying wings, your most evil little wings, your malicious heads, your most evil talons, and your whole worthless body,

46so that the whole earth, freed from your violence, may be refreshed and relieved and may hope for the judgment and mercy of him who made it.’ ”