16 bearing as a sharp sword your authentic commandment, and standing, it filled all things with death, and while it touched the sky it stood upon the earth. (WEB) 17 Then immediately apparitions in dreams terribly troubled them, and unexpected fears came upon them. (WEB) 18 And each, one thrown here half dead, another there, made known why he was dying; (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 18:16–18
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Wisdom of Solomon 17:14–16
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:22–24
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Wisdom of Solomon 17:9–11
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Wisdom of Solomon 17:2–4
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