23 To whom taking heed, do ye also, my children, approve yourselves without malice, and love one another; and do not set down in account, each one of you, evil against his brother. (T12) 24 For this breaketh unity and divideth all kindred, and troubleth the soul, and weareth away the countenance. (T12) 25 Observe, therefore, the waters, and know when they flow together, they sweep along stones, trees, earth, and other things. (T12)
Testament of Zebulun 2:23–25
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