Wisdom 14:12 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

For the devising of idols was the beginning of spiritual fornication, and the invention of them the corruption of life.

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The very notion of idols was the beginning of immoral sexual activity. The invention of idols ruined human life.

For the beginning of fornication is the search for idols, and from their invention comes corruption of life.

For the beginning of fornication is the devising of idols: and the invention of them is the corruption of life.

Sexual immorality began when idols were invented. They have corrupted human life ever since they were first made.

For the devising of idols was the beginning of fornication, and the invention of them the corruption of life.

Our God, the idea of making an idol was itself the first step toward being unfaithful to you.