Add parallel Print Page Options

in order that those men, when they desired food,
might lose the least remnant of appetite[a]
because of the odious creatures sent to them,
while thy people,[b] after suffering want a short time,
might partake of delicacies.
For it was necessary that upon those oppressors inexorable want should come,
while to these it was merely shown how their enemies were being tormented.

For when the terrible rage of wild beasts came upon thy people[c]
and they were being destroyed by the bites of writhing serpents,
thy wrath did not continue to the end;

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Wisdom 16:3 Gk loathe the necessary appetite
  2. Wisdom 16:3 Gk they
  3. Wisdom 16:5 Gk them

Bible Gateway Recommends

Harmony of the Gospels.
Harmony of the Gospels.
Retail: $29.00
Our Price: $28.99
Save: $0.01 (0%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars
RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition
RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition
Retail: $27.95
Our Price: $20.18
Save: $7.77 (28%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
RSV Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the RC Cathechism
RSV Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the RC Cathechism
Retail: $64.95
Our Price: $64.94
Save: $0.01 (0%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Youcat Bible
Youcat Bible
Retail: $24.95
Our Price: $23.41
Save: $1.54 (6%)
2.5 of 5.0 stars