Wisdom 2:8

8 Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.

Wisdom 2:8 In-Context

6 "Come, therefore, let us enjoy the good things that exist, and make use of the creation to the full as in youth.

7 Let us take our fill of costly wine and perfumes, and let no flower of spring pass us by.

8 Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.

9 Let none of us fail to share in our revelry; everywhere let us leave signs of enjoyment, because this is our portion, and this our lot.

10 Let us oppress the righteous poor man; let us not spare the widow or regard the gray hairs of the aged.