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) 12 For truly it was neither herb nor poultice that cured them, but your word, O Lord, which heals all people. (WEB) 13 For you have authority over life and death, and you lead down to the gates of Hades, and lead up again. (WEB) 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)
Wisdom of Solomon 16:9–15
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Wisdom of Solomon 16:4–6
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Odes of Solomon 42:22–24
22 And bring us out from the bonds of darkness: and open to us the door by which we shall come out to thee. (ODE) 23 For we see that our death has not touched thee. (ODE) 24 Let us also be redeemed with thee: for thou art our Redeemer. (ODE)
Baruch 6:35–37
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Odes of Solomon 6:13–15
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Job 5:17–19
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2 Esdras 16:4–6
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Odes of Solomon 18:7–9
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