36. But let no one approach me now or come looking for me for forty days."
37. I took the five men, as he had commanded me, and we went out into the field and remained there.
38. So it happened to me on the next day that a voice called me: "Ezra, open your mouth and drink what I give you to drink."
39. So I opened my mouth, and a full cup was set before me. It was full of something like water, but its color was like fire.
40. I took it and drank, and when I had drunk it my heart poured forth understanding, and wisdom increased in my heart, for my spirit retained memory.