As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.

24-14 24-14 καθως λεγει η παροιμια των αρχαιων, Εξ ανομων εξερχεται ανομια· οθεν η χειρ μου δεν θελει εισθαι επι σε.

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.