Wisdom 18:18

18 One here, then another there, fell to the ground half-dead. They shouted out to tell those around them why they were dying.

Wisdom 18:18 In-Context

16 He carried with him your unchanging declaration like a sharp sword. He stood up and filled everything with death; he reached the sky while still standing on the ground.

17 Immediately the visions of their nightmares shook them. Unexpected fears assaulted them.

18 One here, then another there, fell to the ground half-dead. They shouted out to tell those around them why they were dying.

19 The dreams that had so bothered them had foretold that this was to happen. And so they perished knowing full well why they were suffering.

20 Those who did what is right were also touched by a test of death when many fell in the desert. But that wrath didn't last long,