1 But indignation without mercy came upon the ungodly to the end; for God also foreknew their future, (WEB) 2 how, having changed their minds to let your people go, and having sped them eagerly on their way, they would change their minds and pursue them. (WEB) 3 For while they were yet in the midst of their mourning, and lamenting at the graves of the dead, they made another foolish decision, and pursued as fugitives those whom they had begged to leave and driven out. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 19:1–3
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