4 Maccabees 18:16

16 He recounted to you Solomon's proverb, `There is a tree of life for those who do his will.'

4 Maccabees 18:16 In-Context

14 He reminded you of the scripture of Isaiah, which says, `Even though you go through the fire, the flame shall not consume you.'
15 He sang to you songs of the psalmist David, who said, `Many are the afflictions of the righteous.'
16 He recounted to you Solomon's proverb, `There is a tree of life for those who do his will.'
17 He confirmed the saying of Ezekiel, `Shall these dry bones live?'
18 For he did not forget to teach you the song that Moses taught, which says,
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