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Poetry
Chaikhana
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About Eleazar ben KallirTimeline (6th Century) |
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English version by Original Language |
He Shall be King!
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Yours, O Lord, is the sovereignty and You are exalted over all.
A king who says to the sea: 'Thus far shall you come' -- He shall be king! A king of abomination, who comes from a stinking drop and goes no further than the grave -- why should he be king? A king who builds his upper chambers and the chariot-throne in the heavens -- He shall be king! A king who returns to the dust like an expiring candle -- why should he be king? A king who redeems from harm all those who trust in him -- He shall be king! A king who flees like a driven leaf because of his heart's dread -- why should he be king? A king distinguished among ten thousand, who brings for thousands and tens of thousands of angels -- He shall be king! A king who fears, dreads, and is terrified at the judgement of his Master -- why should he be king? A king Who every was and shall be, in His grace and His bounty -- He shall be king!
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