1
The sons of Yonadav said, “Hear now our way of life. Elohim placed us in this land. We are set apart, though we are not immortal.”
2
The earth gives fragrant fruit without plowing, and water sweeter than honey flows from the trees.
3
They possess no vineyards, cultivated fields, metalworking, weapons, silver, or gold.
4
They build no houses of commerce or fortified cities.
5
Their labor is prayer, thanksgiving, and the ordering of life without violence.
6
Marriage is entered only for the continuation of the people; after children are born, the husband and ishah separate into continence according to the discipline preserved in this recension.
7
One child continues the household line while another may remain in virginity.