Chapter 1: The Book of the Watchers

The book of the words of righteousness, and of the reprimand of the eternal Watchers in accordance with the command of the Holy Great One in that vision.

I Enoch, blessed with blessing, shall declare to you, the sons of men, all things that pertain to the sons of men.

Hear, ye sons of men, all the words of the Great Holy One, and observe them.

For the Eternal Lord has called you to righteousness. And He has shown you the way in which ye should go.

Hear, ye that are wise, and mark my words; hear, ye great ones of understanding.

For the Eternal Lord has not created anything in vain. He hath willed all things, and knows what is hidden and what is revealed.

Know ye that the Eternal King is righteous and powerful, and His judgement is pure.

And it came to pass when the children of men had multiplied that in those days were born unto them beautiful and comely daughters.

And the angels, the children of the heaven, saw and lusted after them, and said to one another: 'Come, let us choose us wives from among the children of men and beget us children.'

And Semjaza, who was their leader, said unto them: 'I fear ye will not indeed agree with me to do this deed, and I alone shall have to pay the penalty of a great sin.'