27 Righteousness casteth out hatred, humility destroyeth envy. (T12) 28 For he that is just and humble is ashamed to do what is unjust, being reproved not of another, but of his own heart, because the Lord looketh on his inclination. (T12) 29 He speaketh not against a holy man, because the fear of God overcometh hatred. (T12)
Testament of Gad 1:27–29
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Sirach 1:20–22
20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom. Her branches are length of days. (WEB) 21 The fear of the Lord driveth away sins: and where it is present, it turneth away wrath. (KJV) 22 Unjust wrath can never be justified, for his wrath tips the scale to his downfall. (WEB)
Psalms of Solomon 3:4–6
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Sirach 10:5–7
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Sirach 28:4–6
4 Upon a man like himself he has no mercy, and does he make supplication for his own sins? (WEB) 5 He himself, being flesh, nourishes wrath. Who will make atonement for his sins? (WEB) 6 Remember your last end, and stop enmity. Remember corruption and death, and be true to the c… (WEB)
Testament of Benjamin 1:30–32
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) 32 And if any one betrayeth a right… (T12)
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Sirach 20:1–3
1 There is a reproof that is not timely; and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent. (WEB) 2 How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm. (WEB) 3 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so… (KJV)
Sirach 7:10–12
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