For thou comest far short that thou shouldest be able to love my creature more than I: but I have ofttimes drawn nigh unto thee, and unto it, but never to the unrighteous.
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2 Esdras 8:47
For thou art farre of that thou shuldest loue my creature aboue me: but I haue oft times drawen nere vnto thee and vnto it, but neuer to the vnrighteous.
Parallel Translations
For you come far short of being able to love my creature more than I. But you have compared yourself to the unrighteous. Don’t do that!