20 The experience of death also touched the righteous, and a multitude were destroyed in the wilderness, but the wrath didn’t last long. (WEB) 21 For a blameless man hurried to be their champion, bringing the weapon of his own ministry, prayer, and the atoning sacrifice of incense. He withstood the indignation and set an end to the calamity, showing that he was your servant. (WEB) 22 And he overcame the anger, not by strength of body, not by force of weapons, but by his word, he subdued the avenger by bringing to remembrance oaths and covenants made with the fathers. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 18:20–22
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