OLD TESTAMENT

Baruch 1:12

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The Lord will give us strength and light to our eyes. We will live under the shadow of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon and under the shadow of Baltasar his son, and we shall serve them many days, and find favor in their sight.

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Verse 12. Eyes, putting an end to our captivity, (Badwell) or causing us to detest our sins. Calmet.—Days. This they knew was God’s decree, and they submit. Bible.—They prefer serving the Chaldees before other foreign nations. Worthington.

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