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Wisdom 17:10-12
Revised Standard Version
Wisdom 17:10-12
Revised Standard Version
10 they perished in trembling fear,
refusing to look even at the air, though it nowhere could be avoided.
11 For wickedness is a cowardly thing, condemned by its own testimony;[a]
distressed by conscience, it has always exaggerated[b] the difficulties.
12 For fear is nothing but surrender of the helps that come from reason;
Footnotes
- Wisdom 17:11 The Greek text of this line is uncertain and probably corrupt
- Wisdom 17:11 Other ancient authorities read anticipated
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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