13 The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
Job 29:13
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Psalms 49:17–19
17 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. 18 Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul— and men praise you when you prosper— 19 he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.
Testament of Zebulun 2:8–10
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2 And he said to him, “Father, it is no harm to me to give him the half of those things which I have brought; (WEB) 3 for he has led me for you in safety, and he cured my wife, and brought my money, and likewise cured you.” (WEB) 4 The old man said, “It is due to him.” (WEB)
Testament of Joseph 1:11–13
11 I was alone, and God comforted me: (T12) 12 I was sick, and the Lord visited me. (T12) 13 I was in prison, and my God showed favour unto me; (T12)
Job 31:19–21
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Odes of Solomon 37:2–4
2 And I spake with the lips of my heart; and He heard me, when my voice reached I Him: (ODE) 3 His answer came to me, and gave me the fruits of my labours; (ODE) 4 And it gave me rest by the grace of the Lord. Hallelujah. (ODE)
2 Esdras 10:40–42
40 This therefore is the meaning of the vision. (WEB) 41 The woman who appeared to you a little while ago, whom you saw mourning, and began to comfort her, (WEB) 42 but now you no longer see the likeness of the woman, but a city under construction appeared to you, (WEB)
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