34 He doth not desire to live a long life, but only waiteth for the will of God. (T12) 35 And the spirits of deceit have no power against him, for he looketh not on the beauty of women, lest he should pollute his mind with corruption. (T12) 36 There is no envy in his thoughts, no malicious person maketh his soul to pine away, nor worry with insatiable desire in his mind. (T12)
Testament of Issachar 1:34–36
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