4 hating them because they practiced detestable works of enchantments and unholy rites— (WEB) 5 merciless slaughters of children and sacrificial banquets of men’s flesh and of blood— (WEB) 6 allies in an impious fellowship, and murderers of their own helpless babes, it was your counsel to destroy by the hands of our fathers; (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:4–6
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