13 I wrought godliness, all my days I kept truth. (T12) 14 I loved the Lord; likewise also every man with all my heart. (T12) 15 So do you also these things, my children, and every spirit of Beliar shall flee from you, and no deed of wicked men shall rule over you; (T12)
Testament of Issachar 2:13–15
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