14 For he created all things that they might have being. The generative powers of the world are wholesome, and there is no poison of destruction in them, nor has Hades royal dominion upon earth; (WEB) 15 for righteousness is immortal, (WEB) 16 but ungodly men by their hands and their words summon death; deeming him a friend they pined away. They made a covenant with him, because they are worthy to belong with him. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 1:14–16
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