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When Dathan and Abiram original: "Datan ac Abiron." Biblical figures who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron; according to the Book of Numbers, the earth opened up and swallowed them alive. perished alongside many other wicked men,
  Sinking down into the Styx original: "Styga." In classical mythology, the River Styx is the boundary to the underworld. Here, the author uses the Latinized Greek term to refer to the depths of Hell. where their punishment awaits them.
Thus God, from the very first beginning of the world,
  Has revealed Himself to the good, and revealed Himself to the evil.
If these truths remained forever fixed within your heart,
  You would not so easily surrender the reins of your life to sin.
Whatever you do, therefore, let it be done while the Divine Power is pleased,
  For God never wishes to dwell among the wicked. original: "reprobis." Refers to those who are morally corrupt or rejected by God.
Be pious, and Wisdom original: "Sapientia." Often personified in this period as a divine feminine figure who mediates between God and the human mind. shall never desert you;
  She will permit you to learn the hidden secrets of nature.
In this way you will better taste the cups of Wisdom; original: "Sophiæ." The Greek-derived word for wisdom, used here to add a layer of philosophical depth to the Latin "Sapientia" mentioned previously. provided you shun
  Vice, and let virtue be your closest friend.