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The Testaments of the XII Patriarchs 65 — Issachar Chapter 4

The Testaments of the XII Patriarchs · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph

1And now, hearken to me, my children, And walk in singleness 'of your heart', For I have seen in it [all] that is well-pleasing to Yahuah (Lord).

2'The single-(minded) man coveteth not gold, He overreacheth not his neighbour, He longeth not after manifold dainties, He delighteth not in varied apparel.

3He doth not desire to live a long life, But only waiteth for the will of Elohim (God).

4And the spirits of deceit have no power against him, For he looketh not on the beauty of women, [Lest he should pollute his mind with corruption].

5There is no envy in his thoughts, [No malicious person maketh his soul to pine away,] Nor worry with insatiable desire in his mind.

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