16 Error and darkness had their beginning together with sinners: and evil shall wax old with them that glory therein. (KJV)
Sirach 11:16
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Proverbs 4:18–20
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Odes of Solomon 31:1–3
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Book of Enoch 81:7–9
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Book of Enoch 92:4–5
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Job 34:21–23
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Odes of Solomon 24:5–7
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Proverbs 18:2–4
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