9 For if one keep oneself from these evil things, then even among his enemies shall wisdom be a glory to him, and in a strange country a fatherland, and in the midst of foes shall prove a friend. (T12) 10 Whosoever teaches noble things and does them, shall be enthroned with kings, as was also Joseph my brother. (T12) 11 Therefore, my children, I have learnt that at the end of the ages ye will transgress against the Lord, stretching out hands to wickedness against Him; and to all the Gentiles shall ye become a scorn. (T12)
Testament of Levi 4:9–11
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