6 For in the old time also, when proud giants were perishing, the hope of the world, taking refuge on a raft, your hand guided the seed of generations of the race of men. (WEB) 7 For blessed is wood through which comes righteousness; (WEB) 8 but the idol made with hands is accursed, itself and he that made it; because his was the working, and the corruptible thing was called a god. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:6–8
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Wisdom of Solomon 14:11–13
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