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) 11 For they were bitten to put them in remembrance of your oracles, and were quickly saved, lest, falling into deep forgetfulness, they should become unable to respond to your kindness. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 16:9–11
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Wisdom of Solomon 16:4–6
4 For it was necessary that inescapable lack should come upon those oppressors, but that to these it should only be showed how their enemies were tormented. (WEB) 5 For even when terrible raging of wild beasts came upon your people, and they were perishing by the bites… (WEB) 6 … (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 16:1–2
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Wisdom of Solomon 11:4–6
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Wisdom of Solomon 12:24–26
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Wisdom of Solomon 12:7–9
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:24–25
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Sirach 17:20–22
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