opened their ears that [they might hear deep things] 8and understand future events before they happen to them. This epigraph sets the tone for what is to follow: an exposition of how God punishes the wicked while leaving a righteous remnant to live exemplary lives. The Geniza manuscript A begins at this point. Geniza A Col. 1 1So listen, all you who recognize righteousness, and consider the deeds of 2God. When He has a dispute with any mortal, He passes judgment on those who spurn Him. A description
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