For when they had taken liberty, they despised the most High, thought scorn of his law, and forsook his ways.
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2 Esdras 8:56
For when thei had libertie, thei despised the most High: they contemned his Law & forsoke his wayes.
Parallel Translations
For when they had received liberty, they despised the Most High, scorned his law, and forsook his ways.