1 Esdras 4:1-4 World English Bible (WEB)

1. Then the second, that had spoken of the strength of the king, began to say,

2. O sirs, do not men excel in strength, that bear rule over the sea and land, and all things in them?

3. But yet is the king stronger: and he is their lord, and has dominion over them; and in whatever he commands them they obey him.

4. If he bid them make war the one against the other, they do it: and if he send them out against the enemies, they go, and overcome mountains, walls, and towers.

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