Second Baruch

And the sixth bright waters which you saw,

this is the time in which David and Solomon were born.

And at that time occurred the building of Zion,

and the dedication of the sanctuary,

and the shedding of much blood

of the nations

who had sinned

at that time,

and the offerings,

many that were offered at that time at the dedication of the sanctuary.

And peace and tranquility prevailed at that time.

And wisdom was heard in the assembly,

and the wealth of understanding was magnified in the congregations.

And the holy festivals with goodness and with delight

great were celebrated.

And the judgment of the rulers was then seen to be without deceit,

and the righteousness of the commandments of the Mighty One was fulfilled in truth.

And the land

which was beloved

then at that

time,

and because

its inhabitants were not sinning,

more

than all

lands

it was praised.

And the city of Zion was then ruler over

all lands and regions.

These are the bright waters that you saw.