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) 28 For their worshipers either make merry to madness, or prophesy lies, or live unrighteously, or lightly commit perjury. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:26–28
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