Wisdom 12:2

2 Therefore thou dost correct little by little those who trespass, and dost remind and warn them of the things wherein they sin, that they may be freed from wickedness and put their trust in thee, O Lord.

Wisdom 12:2 In-Context

1 For thy immortal spirit is in all things.

2 Therefore thou dost correct little by little those who trespass, and dost remind and warn them of the things wherein they sin, that they may be freed from wickedness and put their trust in thee, O Lord.

3 Those who dwelt of old in thy holy land

4 thou didst hate for their detestable practices, their works of sorcery and unholy rites,

5 their merciless slaughter of children, and their sacrificial feasting on human flesh and blood. These initiates from the midst of a heathen cult,