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) 32 And if any one betrayeth a righteous man, the righteous man prayeth: though for a little he be humbled, yet not long after he appeareth far more glorious, as was Joseph my brother. (T12) 33 The inclination of the good man is not in the power of the deceit of the spirit of Beliar, for the angel of peace guideth his soul. (T12)
Testament of Benjamin 1:31–33
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