38 For these things withdraw au from the law of God, and blind the inclination of the soul, and teach arrogance, and suffer not a man to have compassion upon his neighbour. (T12) 39 They rob his soul of all goodness, and oppress him with toils and troubles, and drive away sleep from him, and devour his flesh. (T12) 40 And he hindereth the sacrifices of God; and he remembereth not the blessing of God, he hearkeneth not to a prophet when he speaketh, and resenteth the words of godliness. (T12)
Testament of Judah 3:38–40
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