4 Maccabees 18:16

16 He used to quote Solomon's proverb: There is a tree that gives life for those who do what God wants.

4 Maccabees 18:16 In-Context

14 He kept reminding you about the scripture in Isaiah that says, Even if you go through fire, the flame will not burn you up.
15 He used to sing to you the songs of David the psalmist, who said, The righteous person is bothered by many trials.
16 He used to quote Solomon's proverb: There is a tree that gives life for those who do what God wants.
17 He reinforced the truth of Ezekiel, where it says, Will these dry bones live?
18 And he didn't forget to teach you the song that Moses taught, which says,

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