Wisdom 12:21-23

Good News Translation

²¹ But you judged your own people very strictly, even though you had made covenants with their ancestors and had solemnly promised to give them good things.

²² Yes, you punish us, but you punish our enemies ten thousand times more, so that when we judge others, we may remember your goodness, and when we are being judged, we may look for mercy.

The Punishment of the Egyptians

²³ And so you tormented those who were foolish enough to live wickedly—you tormented them with the horrible things they worshiped.