2 Therefore you convict little by little those who fall from the right way, and, putting them in remembrance by the things wherein they sin, you admonish them, that escaping from their wickedness they may believe in you, O Lord. (WEB) 3 For truly the old inhabitants of your holy land, (WEB) 4 hating them because they practiced detestable works of enchantments and unholy rites— (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:2–4
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