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) 23 Therefore also the unrighteous that lived in a life of folly, you tormented through their own abominations. (WEB) 24 For truly they went astray very far in the ways of error, Taking as gods those animals which even among their enemies were held in dishonor, deceived like foolish babes. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:22–24
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