26 And in those days the children shall begin to study the laws, And to seek the commandments, And to return to the path of righteousness. (JUB) 27 And the days shall begin to grow many and increase amongst those children of men Till their days draw nigh to one thousand years. And to a greater number of years than (before) was the number of the days. (JUB) 28 And there shall be no old man Nor one who is <not> satisfied with his days, For all shall be (as) children and youths. (JUB)
Book of Jubilees 23:26–28
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