9 Let none of us go without his share in our proud revelry. Let’s leave tokens of mirth everywhere, because this is our portion, and this is our lot. (WEB) 10 Let’s oppress the righteous poor. Let’s not spare the widow, nor regard the gray hair of the old man. (WEB) 11 But let our strength be a law of righteousness; for that which is weak is proven useless. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 2:9–11
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