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And I, Baruch, went there and came to the people, and assembled them together from the greatest to the least, and said unto them:

For to you and to your fathers the Lord gave a law more excellent than to all peoples.

For to you and to your fathers the Lord gave a law more excellent than to all peoples.

For to you and to your fathers the Lord gave a law more excellent than to all peoples.

If, therefore, you direct your ways aright, Ye also shall not depart as your brethren departed, But they shall come to you.

And know you not that on account of you who did sin, That which sinned not was overthrown, And, on account of those who wrought wickedly, That which wrought not foolishness was delivered up to (its) enemies?'

Nevertheless, do this for us your people: write also to our brethren in Babylon an epistle of doctrine and a scroll of hope, that you may confirm them also before you do depart from us.

For the shepherds of Israel have perished, And the lamps which gave light are extinguished, And the fountains have withheld their stream whence we used to drink.

If therefore you have respect to the law, And are intent upon wisdom, A lamp will not be wanting, And a shepherd will not fail, And a fountain will not dry up.

Nevertheless, as you said unto me, I will write also unto your brethren in Babylon, and I will send by means of men, and I will write in like manner to the nine tribes and a half, and send by means of a bird.'

And it came to pass on the one and twentieth day in the eighth month that I, Baruch, came and sat down under the oak under the shadow of the branches, and no man was with me, but I was alone.

And I wrote these two epistles: one I sent by an eagle to the nine and a half tribes; and the other I sent to those that were at Babylon by means of three men.

And I wrote these two epistles: one I sent by an eagle to the nine and a half tribes; and the other I sent to those that were at Babylon by means of three men.

And now go and tarry not in (any) place, nor enter a nest, nor settle upon any tree, till you have passed over the breadth of the many waters of the river Euphrates, and have gone to the people that dwell there, and cast down to them this epistle.

And now go and tarry not in (any) place, nor enter a nest, nor settle upon any tree, till you have passed over the breadth of the many waters of the river Euphrates, and have gone to the people that dwell there, and cast down to them this epistle.

Yea, also the ravens ministered to Elijah, bearing him food, as they had been commanded.

Solomon also, in the time of his kingdom, whithersoever he wished to send or seek for anything, commanded a bird (to go thither), and it obeyed him as he commanded it.

Solomon also, in the time of his kingdom, whithersoever he wished to send or seek for anything, commanded a bird (to go thither), and it obeyed him as he commanded it.

And now let it not weary you, and turn not to the right hand nor the left, but fly and go by a direct way, that you may preserve the command of the Mighty One, according as I said unto you.'

These are the words of that epistle which Baruch the son of Neriah sent to the nine and a half tribes, which were across the river Euphrates, in which these things were written.

Thus says Baruch the son of Neriah to the brethren carried into captivity: 'Mercy and peace.' I bear in mind, my brethren, the love of Him who created us, who loved us from of old, and never hated us, but above all educated us.

Wherefore I have been the more careful to leave you the words of this epistle before I die, that you may be comforted regarding the evils which have come upon you, and that you may be grieved also regarding the evil that has befallen your brethren; and again, also, that you may justify His judgment which

He has decreed against you that you should be carried away captive-for what you have suffered is disproportioned to what you have done-in order that, at the last times, you may be found worthy of your fathers.

For if you so do these things, He will continually remember you, He who always promised on our behalf to those who were more excellent than we, that He will never forget or forsake us, but with much mercy will gather together again those who were dispersed.

And when they had done these things, they delivered thereupon to the enemy the overthrown wall, and the plundered house, and the burnt temple, and the people who were overcome because they were delivered up, lest the enemy should boast and say: 'Thus by force have we been able to lay waste even the house of the Most High in war.'

And when they had done these things, they delivered thereupon to the enemy the overthrown wall, and the plundered house, and the burnt temple, and the people who were overcome because they were delivered up, lest the enemy should boast and say: 'Thus by force have we been able to lay waste even the house of the Most High in war.'

Your brethren also have they bound and led away to Babylon, and have caused them to dwell there.

Your brethren also have they bound and led away to Babylon, and have caused them to dwell there.

This is the tribulation about which I wrote to you.

For assuredly I know that (the consolation of) the inhabitants of Zion consoles you: so far as you knew that it was prospered (your consolation) was greater than the tribulation which you endured in having to depart from it.

And the Mighty One did according to the multitude of His mercies, And the Most High according to the greatness of His compassion, And He revealed unto me the word, that I might receive consolation, And He showed me visions that I should not again endure anguish, And He made known to me the mystery of the times. And the advent of the hours he showed me.

And the Mighty One did according to the multitude of His mercies, And the Most High according to the greatness of His compassion, And He revealed unto me the word, that I might receive consolation, And He showed me visions that I should not again endure anguish, And He made known to me the mystery of the times. And the advent of the hours he showed me.

And the Mighty One did according to the multitude of His mercies, And the Most High according to the greatness of His compassion, And He revealed unto me the word, that I might receive consolation, And He showed me visions that I should not again endure anguish, And He made known to me the mystery of the times. And the advent of the hours he showed me.

Therefore, my brethren, I have written to you, that you may comfort yourselves regarding the multitude of your tribulations.

For know you that our Maker will assuredly avenge us on all our enemies, according to all that they have done to us, also that the consummation which the Most High will make is very nigh, and His mercy that is coming, and the consummation of His judgment, is by no means far off.

For know you that our Maker will assuredly avenge us on all our enemies, according to all that they have done to us, also that the consummation which the Most High will make is very nigh, and His mercy that is coming, and the consummation of His judgment, is by no means far off.

And we meditate on the beauty of their gracefulness, Though they have to do with pollutions, But as grass that withers shall they fade away.

And we remark the boastfulness of their might, Though they deny the beneficence of God, who gave (it) to them, But they shall pass away as a passing cloud.

Let none therefore of these present things ascend into your hearts, but above all let us be expectant, because that which is promised to us shall come.

And let us not now look unto the delights of the Gentiles in the present, but let us remember what has been promised to us in the end.

The consummation, moreover, of the age shall then show the great might of its ruler, when all things come to judgment.

Do you therefore prepare your hearts for that which before you believed, lest you come to be in bondage in both worlds, so that you be led away captive here and be tormented there.

For that which exists now or which has passed away, or which is to come, in all these things, neither is the evil fully evil, nor again the good fully good.

And every delight and joy of this time is turning to worms and corruption,

And every love of lying is turning to contumely through truth.

[Since therefore all these things are done now, does anyone think that they will not be avenged? But the consummation of all things will come to the truth.]

Behold! I have therefore made known unto you (these things) whilst I live: for I have said (it) that you should learn the things that are excellent; for the Mighty One hath commanded me to instruct you: and I will set before you some of the commandments of His judgment before I die.

Remember that formerly Moses assuredly called heaven and earth to witness against you and said: 'If you transgress the law you shall be dispersed, but if you keep it you shall be kept.'

And other things also he used to say unto you when you the twelve tribes were together in the desert.

And now Moses used to tell you before they befell you, and lo! they have befallen you: for you have forsaken the law.

Moreover, let this epistle be for a testimony between me and you, that you may remember the commandments of the Mighty One, and that also there may be to me a defense in the presence of Him who sent me.

And deliver this epistle and the traditions of the law to your sons after you, as also your fathers delivered (them) to you.

And deliver this epistle and the traditions of the law to your sons after you, as also your fathers delivered (them) to you.

And at all times make request perseveringly and pray diligently with your whole heart that the Mighty One may be reconciled to you, and that He may not reckon the multitude of your sins, but remember the rectitude of your fathers.

For if He judge us not according to the multitude of His mercies, woe unto all us who are born.

Suddenly the alarm of war was heard before me; (I said), He will hearken to me, for I am full of righteousness.

Their wealth spread to the whole earth, And their glory unto the end of the earth.

According to their sins hath He done unto them, For He hath left them in the hands of them that prevailed.

They set the sons of Jerusalem to be mocked at in return for (the) harlots in her; Every wayfarer entered in in the full light of day.

They made mock with their transgressions, as they themselves were wont to do; In the full light of day they revealed their iniquities. And the daughters of Jerusalem were defiled in accordance with Thy judgment,

For Thou hast rendered to the sinners according to their deeds, Yea according to their sins, which were very wicked.

For Thou hast rendered to the sinners according to their deeds, Yea according to their sins, which were very wicked.

For Thou hast rendered to the sinners according to their deeds, Yea according to their sins, which were very wicked.

Pouring out their wrath upon us with a view to rapine.

Delay not, O God, to recompense them on (their) heads, To turn the pride of the dragon into dishonour.

Delay not, O God, to recompense them on (their) heads, To turn the pride of the dragon into dishonour.

And I had not long to wait before God showed me the insolent one Slain on the mountains of Egypt, Esteemed of less account than the least on land and sea;

His body, ( too,) borne hither and thither on the billows with much insolence, With none to bury (him), because He had rejected him with dishonour. He reflected not that he was man.

(It is He) who setteth me up in glory, And bringeth down the proud to eternal destruction in dishonour, Because they knew Him not.

So that He will distinguish between the righteous and the sinner, (And) recompense the sinners for ever according to their deeds;

And have mercy on the righteous, (delivering him) from the affliction of the sinner, And recompensing the sinner for what he hath done to the righteous.

For the Lord is good to them that call upon Him in patience, Doing according to His mercy to His pious ones, Establishing (them) at all times before Him in strength.

For the Lord is good to them that call upon Him in patience, Doing according to His mercy to His pious ones, Establishing (them) at all times before Him in strength.

For the Lord is good to them that call upon Him in patience, Doing according to His mercy to His pious ones, Establishing (them) at all times before Him in strength.

Sing a new song, Unto God who is worthy to be praised. Sing and be wakeful against His awaking, For good is a psalm (sung) to God from a glad heart.

Sing a new song, Unto God who is worthy to be praised. Sing and be wakeful against His awaking, For good is a psalm (sung) to God from a glad heart.

The righteous stumbleth and holdeth the Lord righteous: He falleth and looketh out for what God will do to him;

The righteous continually searcheth his house, To remove utterly (all) iniquity (done) by him in error.

He addeth sins to sins, while he liveth ();

But they that fear the Lord shall rise to life eternal, And their life (shall be) in the light of the Lord, and shall come to an end no more.

But they that fear the Lord shall rise to life eternal, And their life (shall be) in the light of the Lord, and shall come to an end no more.

By night and in secret he sinneth as though unseen, With his eyes he talketh to every woman of evil compacts.

He is swift to enter every house with cheerfulness as though guileless.

He fills one (house) with lawlessness, And (then) his eyes (are fixed) upon the next house, To destroy it with words that give wing to (desire). (Yet) with all these his soul, like Sheol, is not sated.

He fills one (house) with lawlessness, And (then) his eyes (are fixed) upon the next house, To destroy it with words that give wing to (desire). (Yet) with all these his soul, like Sheol, is not sated.

Let him come home empty-handed to his house, And his house be void of everything wherewith he could sate his appetite.

When I cry to Thee, do not silently disregard me.

For man and his portion (lie) before Thee in the balance; He cannot add to, so as to enlarge, what has been prescribed by Thee. O God,

For man and his portion (lie) before Thee in the balance; He cannot add to, so as to enlarge, what has been prescribed by Thee. O God,

Cause not Thy hand to be heavy upon us, Lest through necessity we sin.

For if I hunger, unto Thee will I cry, O God; And Thou wilt give to me.

Birds and fish dost Thou nourish, In that Thou givest rain to the steppes that green grass may spring up, (So) to prepare fodder in the steppe for every living thing;

Birds and fish dost Thou nourish, In that Thou givest rain to the steppes that green grass may spring up, (So) to prepare fodder in the steppe for every living thing;

Happy is he whom God remembereth in (granting to him) a due sufficiency;

Happy is the man whose heart is fixed to call upon the name of the Lord;

When his heart is at peace, he singeth to the name of his God, And he entreateth the Lord for all his house.

Blessed is the Lord, who showeth mercy to those who love Him in sincerity.

Chasten us Thyself in Thy good pleasure; But give (us) not up to the nations;

For, if Thou sendest pestilence, Thou Thyself givest it charge concerning us; For Thou art merciful, And wilt not be angry to the point of consuming us.

And when we call upon Thee, Thou hearkenest to us;