Wisdom 2:8

8 Before the roses wither, let's pick them and wear them in our hair!

Wisdom 2:8 In-Context

6 The wicked say, "Come on, then, let's enjoy the good things of life, and live in this world the way we did when we were young and free of care!

7 Let's drink the most expensive wines and use the finest perfumes. Let's not miss a single flower in the springtime!

8 Before the roses wither, let's pick them and wear them in our hair!

9 Let's all join in and leave signs everywhere of our carefree revelry! Life owes us that much!

10 "We'll oppress the poor, even if they are righteous. We'll show no respect for widows or old people.