Wisdom 16:11

11 They were bitten so that they would remember your commands, but they were quickly rescued, in order to keep them from forgetting you completely and depriving themselves of your kindness.

Wisdom 16:11 In-Context

9 Our enemies died from the bites of locusts and flies; no way was found to cure them, because they deserved to be punished by such creatures.

10 But even poisonous snakes could not overcome your people, because you had mercy, helped them, and cured them.

11 They were bitten so that they would remember your commands, but they were quickly rescued, in order to keep them from forgetting you completely and depriving themselves of your kindness.

12 No medicine or ointment cured them. They were restored to health by your word, O Lord, the word which heals all humanity.

13 You have power over life and death; you can bring a person to the brink of death and back again.