15 for righteousness is immortal, (WEB) 16 but ungodly men by their hands and their words summon death; deeming him a friend they pined away. They made a covenant with him, because they are worthy to belong with him. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 1:15–16
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2 Baruch 21:9–11
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2 Esdras 7:48–50
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Wisdom of Solomon 2:23–24
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