¹But, do thou, Baruch, direct thy heart to that which hath been said unto thee, And understand those things which have been shown unto thee; For there are many eternal consolations for thee.

²For thou shalt depart from this place, And thou shalt pass from the regions which are now seen by you, And thou shalt forget whatever is corruptible, And shall not again recall those things which happen among mortals.

³Go therefore and command thy people, and come to this place, and afterwards fast seven days, and then I will come unto thee and speak with thee.' 44:1-8; 45-46. Baruch tells the Elders of his impending Death, but encourages them to expect the Consolation of Zion