16 Whatsoever a man doeth the hater abominateth him: and though a man worketh the law of the Lord, he praiseth him not; though a man feareth the Lord, and taketh pleasure in that which is righteous, he loveth him not. (T12) 17 He dispraiseth the truth, he envieth him that prospereth, he welcometh evil-speaking, he loveth arrogance, for hatred blindeth his soul; as I also then looked on Joseph. (T12) 18 Beware, therefore, my children of hatred, for it worketh lawlessness even against the Lord Himself. (T12)
Testament of Gad 1:16–18
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