30 And the Lord increased ten thousandfold His benefits in my hands; and also Jacob, my father, knew that God aided my singleness. (T12) 31 For on all the poor and oppressed I bestowed the good things of the earth in the singleness of my heart. (T12) 32 And 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 the Lord. ' (T12)
Testament of Issachar 1:30–32
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