30 And now, my children, ye have heard all; choose, therefore, for yourselves either the light or the darkness, either the law of the Lord or the works of Beliar. (T12) 31 And his sons answered him., saying, Before the Lord we will walk according to His law. (T12) 32 And their father said unto them, The Lord is witness, and His angels are witnesses, and ye are witnesses, and I am witness, concerning the word of your mouth. (T12)
Testament of Levi 5:30–32
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