Wisdom 4:11DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 11 of 20
"He was taken away lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul."
In context
9And a spotless life is old age.
10He pleased God and was beloved, and living among sinners he was translated.
11He was taken away lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul.
12For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind.
13Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long time: