8 having shown by the thirst which they had suffered how you punished the adversaries. (WEB) 9 For when they were tried, although chastened in mercy, they learned how the ungodly were tormented, being judged with wrath. (WEB) 10 For you tested these as a father admonishing them; but you searched out those as a stern king condemning them. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 11:8–10
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2 Baruch 13:8–10
8 For how long? Thou wilt say to them: Ye who have drunk the strained wine, Drink ye also of its dregs, The judgement of the Lofty One Who has no respect of persons." (2BA) 9 On this account he had aforetime no mercy on His own sons, But afflicted them as His enemies, b… (2BA)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:25–27
25 Therefore, as to unreasoning children, you sent your judgment to mock them. (WEB) 26 But those who would not be admonished by mild correction will experience the deserved judgment of God. (WEB) 27 For through the sufferings they were indignant of, being punished in these creatur… (WEB)
Judith 8:26–28
26 Remember all the things which he did to Abraham, and all the things in which he tried Isaac, and all the things which happened to Jacob in Mesopotamia of Syria, when he kept the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother. (WEB) 27 For he has not tried us in the fire, as he di… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:19–21
19 But you taught your people by such works as these, how the righteous must be kind. You made your sons to have good hope, because you give repentance when men have sinned. (WEB) 20 For if on those who were enemies of your servants and deserving of death, you took vengea… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 18:7–9
7 Salvation of the righteous and destruction of the enemies was expected by your people. (WEB) 8 For as you took vengeance on the adversaries, by the same means, calling us to yourself, you glorified us. (WEB) 9 For holy children of good men offered sacrifice in secret, and with… (WEB)
2 Baruch 79:2–3
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Wisdom of Solomon 3:4–6
4 For even if in the sight of men they are punished, their hope is full of immortality. (WEB) 5 Having borne a little chastening, they will receive great good; because God tested them, and found them worthy of himself. (WEB) 6 He tested them like gold in the furnace, and he acce… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 16:5–7
5 For even when terrible raging of wild beasts came upon your people, and they were perishing by the bites of crooked serpents, your wrath didn’t continue to the uttermost; (WEB) 6 but for admonition were they troubled for a short time, having a token of salvation to pu… (WEB)
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