72 You will know them to be no gods by the bright purple that rots upon them. They themselves will be consumed afterwards, and will be a reproach in the country. (WEB) 73 Better therefore is the just man who has no idols; for he will be far from reproach. (WEB)
Baruch 6:72–73
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Baruch 6:22–24
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Baruch 6:43–45
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Baruch 6:64–66
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Wisdom of Solomon 15:16–18
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Baruch 6:55–57
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Wisdom of Solomon 14:29–31
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