Wisdom of Solomon 2:6–9

6 Come, therefore, and let us enjoy the good things that are present, and let us speedily use the creatures as in youth.

7 Let us fill ourselves with costly wine, and ointments: and let not the flower of the time pass by us.

8 Let us crown ourselves with roses, before they be withered: let no meadow escape our riot.

9 Let none of us go without his part in luxury: let us every where leave tokens of joy: for this is our portion, and this our lot.

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 no meadow be free from our revelry;

everywhere let us leave signs of enjoyment,

because this is our portion, and this our lot.

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