31 And with all these the spirit of sleep is joined which is that of error and fantasy. (T12) 32 And so perisheth every young man, darkening his mind from the truth, and not understanding the law of God, nor obeying the admonitions of his fathers, as befell me also in my youth. (T12) 33 And now, my children, love the truth, and it will preserve you: hear ye the words of Reuben your father. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:31–33
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