29 If ye do well, even the unclean spirits will flee from you; and the beasts will dread you. (T12) 30 For where there is reverence for good works and light in the mind, even darkness fleeth away from him. (T12) 31 For if any one does violence to a holy man, he repenteth; for the holy man is merciful to his reviler, and holdeth his peace. (T12)
Testament of Benjamin 1:29–31
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