2 Maccabees 15:38-39

Good News Translation

³⁸ If it is well written and to the point, I am pleased; if it is poorly written and uninteresting, I have still done my best. ³⁹ We know it is unhealthy to drink wine or water alone, whereas wine mixed with water makes a delightfully tasty drink. So also a good story skillfully written gives pleasure to those who read it. With this I conclude.