14 But though a man kills by his wickedness, he can’t retrieve the spirit that has departed or release the imprisoned soul. (WEB) 15 But it is not possible to escape your hand; (WEB) 16 for ungodly men, refusing to know you, were scourged in the strength of your arm, pursued with strange rains and hails and relentless storms, and utterly consumed with fire. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 16:14–16
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Job 27:21–23
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Job 12:13–15
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