# The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, chapter 12: Simeon 5

Source: https://enocharchive.com/books/the-testaments-of-the-twelve-patriarchs/12 (Enoch Archive, public-domain translation).

**12:1** Therefore was Joseph fair in appearance, and goodly to look upon, because there dwelt not in him any wickedness; for in trouble of the spirit the face declareth it.

**12:2** And now, my children, make your hearts good before the Lord, and your ways straight before men, and ye shall find grace before God and men.

**12:3** And take heed not to commit fornication, for fornication is mother of all evils, separating from God, and bringing near to Beliar.

**12:4** For I have seen it inscribed in the writing of Enoch that your sons shall with you be corrupted in fornication, and shall do wrong against Levi with the sword.

**12:5** But they shall not prevail against Levi, for he shall wage the war of the Lord, and shall conquer all your hosts; and there shall be a few divided in Levi and Judah, and there shall be none of you for sovereignty, even as also my father Jacob prophesied in his blessings.

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