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 vengeance with so great deliberation and indulgence, giving them times and opportunities when they might escape from their wickedness, (WEB) 21 with how great care you judged your sons, to whose fathers you gave oaths and covenants of good promises! (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:19–21
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