19 And though the wrathful man be weak, yet hath he a power twofold of that which is by nature; for wrath ever aideth such in lawlessness. (T12) 20 This spirit goeth always with lying at the right hand of Satan, that with cruelty and lying his works may be wrought. (T12) 21 Understand ye, therefore, the power of wrath, that it is vain. (T12)
Testament of Dan 1:19–21
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Sirach 19:27–29
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Sirach 1:21–23
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Testament of Dan 1:14–16
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Sirach 39:27–29
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Testament of Dan 1:26–27
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2 Esdras 16:8–10
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Wisdom of Solomon 16:23–25
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