1. This is the book of the words of righteousness, and of the reproof of
the Watchers, who belong to the world, according to that which He, who
is holy and great, commanded in the vision. I perceived in my dream,
that I was now speaking with a tongue of flesh, and with my breath,
which the Mighty One has put into the mouth of men, that they might
converse with it.
2. And understand with the heart. As he has created and given to men
_the power of_ comprehending the word of understanding, so has he
created and given to me _the power of_ reproving the Watchers, the
offspring of heaven. I have written your petition; and in my vision it
has been shown me, that what you request will not be granted you as long
as the world endures.[40]
3. Judgment has been passed upon you: _your request_ will not be granted
you.
4. From this time forward, never shall you ascend into heaven; He has
said, that on the earth He will bind you, as long as the world endures.
5. But before these things you shall behold the destruction of your
beloved sons; you shall not possess them, but they shall fall before you
by the sword.