12 But let’s lie in wait for the righteous man, because he annoys us, is contrary to our works, reproaches us with sins against the law, and charges us with sins against our training. (WEB) 13 He professes to have knowledge of God, and calls himself a child of the Lord. (WEB) 14 He became to us a reproof of our thoughts. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 2:12–14
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