For the sins that you have committed before God, you shall be carried away captives into Babylon by Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon. 2And when you are come into Babylon, you shall be there many years, and for a long time, even to seven generations: and after that I will bring you away from thence with peace. 3But now, you shall see in Babylon gods of gold, and of silver, and of stone, and of wood borne upon shoulders, causing fear to the Gentiles. 4Beware therefore that you imitate not the doings of others, and be afraid, and the fear of them should seize upon you. 5But when you see the multitude behind, and before, adoring them, say you in your hearts: Thou oughtest to be adored, O Lord. 6For my angel is with you: And I myself will demand an account of your souls. 7They shall not pity the widow, nor do good to the fatherless.