2 Esdras 14:18 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For the truth shall withdraw itself further off, and leasing be hard at hand: for now hasteth the eagle to come, which thou sawest in vision.

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I answered: “I will speak in your presence, Lord!

Truth will depart and falsehood will draw ever nearer. The eagle you saw in your vision is just about to arrive.”

For the truth will withdraw itself further off, and falsehood will be near. For now the eagle which you saw in vision hurries to come.”

Truth will depart and falsehood will draw ever nearer. The eagle you saw in your vision is just about to arrive.”

For the truth will withdraw itself further off, and falsehood will be near. For now the eagle which you saw in vision hurries to come.”

Truth shall go farther away, and falsehood shall come near. For the eagle that you saw in the vision is already hurrying to come.”