Wisdom 2:8

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Wisdom 2:8 (WEB)
Let’s crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.

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Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 53
“But in the former passage more diffusely luxury itself is described: “Let us crown us with roses, before they be withered; in every place let us leave the tokens of our gladness.”” — editor's note: Wisd. ii. 8, 9.
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