Wisdom 4:12LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 12 of 20
"For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind."
In context
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:
14For his soul pleased God: therefore he hastened to bring him out of the midst of iniquities: but the people see this, and understand not, nor lay up such things in their hearts: