Wisdom 4:11

11 He was taken away lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul.

Wisdom 4:11 In-Context

9 And a spotless life is old age.

10 He pleased God and was beloved, and living among sinners he was translated.

11 He was taken away lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul.

12 For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind.

13 Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long time: