Wisdom 16:6

6 They were terrified only for a little while as a warning, since they had the sign of their salvation as a reminder of the command of your Law.

Wisdom 16:6 In-Context

4 The enemies of your people, who oppressed them like tyrants, were fated to experience a famine that never seemed to end. But all that was necessary for your people was to show them how their enemies were to be tortured.
5 Even when the terrible fury of beasts overwhelmed your people and they were perishing from the stings of coiled serpents, your anger didn't last long.
6 They were terrified only for a little while as a warning, since they had the sign of their salvation as a reminder of the command of your Law.
7 Those who turned to that sign were saved not by what they saw but by you, the savior of all.
8 In this way, you persuaded our enemies that you are the only one who rescues people from every evil.
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