29 And my father always rejoiced in my rectitude, because I offered through the priest to the Lord all first-fruits; then to my father also. (T12) 30 And the Lord increased ten thousandfold His benefits in my hands; and also Jacob, my father, knew that God aided my singleness. (T12) 31 For on all the poor and oppressed I bestowed the good things of the earth in the singleness of my heart. (T12)
Testament of Issachar 1:29–31
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