Wisdom 16:13

13 For thou hast power over life and death; thou dost lead men down to the gates of Hades and back again.

Wisdom 16:13 In-Context

11 To remind them of thy oracles they were bitten, and then were quickly delivered, lest they should fall into deep forgetfulness and become unresponsive to thy kindness.

12 For neither herb nor poultice cured them, but it was thy word, O Lord, which heals all men.

13 For thou hast power over life and death; thou dost lead men down to the gates of Hades and back again.

14 A man in his wickedness kills another, but he cannot bring back the departed spirit, nor set free the imprisoned soul.

15 To escape from thy hand is impossible;