Wisdom 12:2

2 and so you gently correct those who sin against you. You remind them of what they are doing, and warn them about it, so that they may abandon their evil ways and put their trust in you, Lord.

Wisdom 12:2 In-Context

1 Your immortal spirit is in every one of them,

2 and so you gently correct those who sin against you. You remind them of what they are doing, and warn them about it, so that they may abandon their evil ways and put their trust in you, Lord.

3 You hated the people who lived in your holy land long ago, because they did horrible things: they practiced magic and conducted unholy worship;

5 they killed children without mercy and ate the flesh and blood of human beings. They were initiated into secret rituals