12 I took a bear by its paw and hurled it down the cliff, and it was crushed. (T12) 13 I outran the wild boar, and seizing it as I ran, I tore it in sunder. (T12) 14 A leopard in Hebron leaped upon my dog, and I caught it by the tail, and hurled it on the rocks, and it was broken in twain (T12)
Testament of Judah 1:12–14
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