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) 22 Therefore while you chasten us, you scourge our enemies ten thousand times more, to the intent that we may ponder your goodness when we judge, and when we are judged may look for mercy. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:20–22
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