9 but understanding is gray hair to men, and an unspotted life is ripe old age. (WEB) 10 Being found well-pleasing to God, someone was loved. While living among sinners he was transported. (WEB) 11 He was caught away, lest evil should change his understanding, or guile deceive his soul. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 4:9–11
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1 Clement 9:2–4
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2 Maccabees 7:39–41
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Testament of Zebulun 2:30–32
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