14 And He shall guard the might of my kingdom for ever; for the Lord aware to me with an oath that He would not destroy the kingdom from my seed for ever. (T12) 15 Now I have much grief, my children, because of your lewdness and witchcrafts, and idolatries which ye shall practise against the kingdom, following them that have familiar spirits, diviners, and demons of error. (T12) 16 Ye shall make your daughters singing girls and harlots, and ye shall mingle in the abominations of the Gentiles. (T12)
Testament of Judah 4:14–16
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