29 The sixth is the spirit of lying, in perdition and jealousy to practise deceits, and concealments from kindred and friends. (T12) 30 The seventh is the spirit of injustice, with which are thefts and acts of rapacity, that a man may fulfil the desire of his heart; for injustice worketh together with the other spirits by the taking of gifts. (T12) 31 And with all these the spirit of sleep is joined which is that of error and fantasy. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:29–31
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