2 Esdras 7:52
King James VersionSource notes
“And that the glory of the most High is kept to defend them which have led a wary life, whereas we have walked in the most wicked ways of all?”
Context
49For what profit is it unto us, if there be promised us an immortal time, whereas we have done the works that bring death?
50And that there is promised us an everlasting hope, whereas ourselves being most wicked are made vain?
51And that there are laid up for us dwellings of health and safety, whereas we have lived wickedly?
52And that the glory of the most High is kept to defend them which have led a wary life, whereas we have walked in the most wicked ways of all?
53And that there should be shewed a paradise, whose fruit endureth for ever, wherein is security and medicine, since we shall not enter into it?
54(For we have walked in unpleasant places.)
55And that the faces of them which have used abstinence shall shine above the stars, whereas our faces shall be blacker than darkness?