1
Therefore by the like were they punished deservedly, and by the multitude of beasts tormented.
2
Instead of this punishment, dealing graciously with Thine own people, Thou prepared for them meat of a strange taste, even quails to stir up their appetite,
3
to the end that they, desiring food, might for the ugly sight of the beasts sent among them loathe even that which they must desire; but these, suffering penury for a short space, might be made partakers of a strange taste.
4
For it was requisite that upon those exercising tyranny should come penury which they could not avoid; but to these it should only be shown how their enemies were tormented.
5
For when the horrible fierceness of beasts came upon Thy people, and they perished with the stings of crooked serpents, Thy wrath endured not for ever;
6
but they were troubled for a short season, that they might be admonished, having a sign of salvation to put them in remembrance of the commandment of Thy law.
7
For he that turned himself toward it was not saved by the thing that he saw, but by Thee, who art the Savior of all.
8
And in this Thou made Thine enemies confess that it is Thou who deliverest from all evil.
9
For the biting of grasshoppers and flies killed them, neither was there found any remedy for their life; for they were deserving to be punished by such.