Wisdom of Solomon

Wisdom of Solomon 4:2

παροῦσάν τε μιμοῦνται αὐτὴν καὶ ποθοῦσιν ἀπελθοῦσαν· καὶ ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι στεφανηφοροῦσα πομπεύει τὸν τῶν ἀμιάντων ἄθλων ἀγῶνα νικήσασα.
King James Version (KJV)

When it is present, men take example at it; and when it is gone, they desire it: it weareth a crown, and triumpheth for ever, having gotten the victory, striving for undefiled rewards.

Modern English

While present, people take it as their model; once it is gone, they long for it; it wears a crown and triumphs forever, having won a contest for prizes that are undefiled.

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