32 And so perisheth every young man, darkening his mind from the truth, and not understanding the law of God, nor obeying the admonitions of his fathers, as befell me also in my youth. (T12) 33 And now, my children, love the truth, and it will preserve you: hear ye the words of Reuben your father. (T12) 34 Pay no heed to the face of a woman, (T12)
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