4. you will know that they are what God Most High has spoken about since the beginning of creation.
5. The beginning and the end of everything that happens in this world are clear.
6. The same is true in the world above: wonders and miracles show the beginning of events, and mighty signs show when they end.
7. “Some people will escape destruction and be saved by their good works or by their faith. All of them
8. will survive the dangers I have described and will enjoy the salvation provided in the land that I have set apart from eternity as my own.
9. Then those who have ignored my ways and held them in contempt will be surprised when they find themselves in continual torment.
34-35. The usual thing is that the container remains after its contents have been destroyed, for example, seed in the ground, a ship on the sea, or food in a bowl. But this is not the case with us sinners.
36. The Law was placed in our hearts, and we are the ones who will be destroyed because we have sinned.
37. The Law will not be destroyed; it will remain in all its glory.”
38. While I was saying these things to myself, I looked round and saw a woman on my right. She was weeping and wailing, terribly upset; her clothes were torn, and there were ashes on her head.
39. I immediately put my own troubles out of my mind, turned to the woman,
40. and asked, “Why are you crying? Why are you so upset?”
41. “Please, sir,” she answered, “leave me alone and let me go on crying and mourning; I am bitter and depressed.”