24 For the good man hath not a dark eye; for he showeth mercy to all men, even though they be sinners. (T12) 25 And though they devise with evil intent. concerning him, by doing good he overcometh evil, being shielded by God; and he loveth the righteous as his own soul. (T12) 26 If any one is glorified, he envieth him not; if any one is enriched, he is not jealous; if any one is valiant, he praiseth him; the virtuous man he laudeth; on the poor man he hath mercy; on the weak he hath compassion; unto God he singeth praises. (T12)
Testament of Benjamin 1:24–26
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