4 But seek and choose for yourselves righteousness and an elect life, And walk in the paths of peace, And ye shall live and prosper. (ENO) 5 And hold fast my words in the thoughts of your hearts, And suffer them not to be effaced from your hearts; For I know that sinners will tempt men to evilly-entreat wisdom, So that no place may be found for her, And no manner of temptation may minish. (ENO) 6 Woe to those who build unrighteousness and oppression And lay deceit as a foundation; For they shall be suddenly overthrown, And they shall have no peace. (ENO)
Book of Enoch 94:4–6
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Book of Enoch 96:6–8
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Book of Enoch 98:13–15
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Book of Enoch 95:6–7
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Book of Enoch 104:5–7
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Book of Enoch 99:14–16
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