8 Yes, and in this you persuaded our enemies that you are he who delivers out of every evil. (WEB) 9 For the bites of locusts and flies truly killed them. No healing for their life was found, because they were worthy to be punished by such things. (WEB) 10 But your children weren’t overcome by the very fangs of venomous dragons, for your mercy passed by where they were and healed them. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 16:8–10
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