Wisdom 2:8DRA
Katholisch Bibel · DRA · Vers 8 von 25
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"Let us crown ourselves with roses, before they be withered: let no meadow escape our riot."
Im Kontext
6Come therefore, and let us enjoy the good things that are present, and let us speedily use the creatures as in youth.
7Let us fill ourselves with costly wine, and ointments: and let not the flower of the time pass by us.
8Let us crown ourselves with roses, before they be withered: let no meadow escape our riot.
9Let none of us go without his part in luxury: let us everywhere leave tokens of joy: for this is our portion, and this our lot.
10Let us oppress the poor just man, and not spare the widow, nor honour the ancient grey hairs of the aged.