Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 5:34
Source: Septuagint
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34I will not belie thee, O law, my instructor! or forsake thee, O beloved self-control.
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32Now then; prepare your wheels, and kindle a fiercer flame.
33I will not so compassionate my old age, as on my account to break the law of my country.
— 4 Maccabees 5:34 —
35I will not put thee to shame, O philosopher Reason; or deny thee, O honored priesthood, and science of the law.
36Mouth! thou shalt not pollute my old age, nor the full stature of a perfect life.