25 And all things confusedly are filled with blood and murder, theft and deceit, corruption, faithlessness, tumult, perjury, (WEB) 26 confusion about what is good, forgetfulness of favors, ingratitude for benefits, defiling of souls, confusion of sex, disorder in marriage, adultery and wantonness. (WEB) 27 For the worship of idols that may not be named is a beginning and cause and end of every evil. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:25–27
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