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Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, Greek scribe

Wisdom 4:12

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 4:12 (WEB)

For the fascination of wickedness obscures the things which are good, and the whirl of desire perverts an innocent mind.

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  • “For, as it is written in the book of Wisdom, he was “taken away lest that wickedness should alter his understanding…for his soul pleased the Lord…and he…in a short time fulfilled a long time.”” — editor's note: Wisd. iv. 11–14.

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Cross-references · 2

  • 2 Corinthians 4:18 takes up the words of Wisdom 4:12 (16 words in common).

  • Philippians 3:13 takes up the words of Wisdom 4:12 (8 words in common).

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