12 Yes, they all together, under one form of death, had corpses without number. For the living were not sufficient even to bury them, Since at a single stroke, their most cherished offspring was consumed. (WEB) 13 For while they were disbelieving all things by reason of the enchantments, upon the destruction of the firstborn they confessed the people to be God’s children. (WEB) 14 For while peaceful silence wrapped all things, and night in her own swiftness was half spent, (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 18:12–14
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