Wisdom 1:13

13 God did not invent death, and when living creatures die, it gives him no pleasure. 1

Wisdom 1:13 In-Context

11 So be sure that you do not go around complaining - it does no good - and don't engage in bitter talk. The most secret things you say will have their consequences, and lying will destroy your soul.
12 Do not bring on your own death by sinful actions.
13 God did not invent death, and when living creatures die, it gives him no pleasure.
14 He created everything so that it might continue to exist, and everything he created is wholesome and good. There is no deadly poison in them. No, death does not rule this world,
15 for God's justice does not die.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1.13Ezekiel 18.32; 33.11;2 Esdras 3.7; 2 P 3.9.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.