Wisdom 12:23

23 Therefore, whereas men have lived dissolutely and unrighteously, Thou hast tormented them with their own abominations.

Wisdom 12:23 In-Context

21 with what great circumspection didst Thou judge Thine own sons, unto whose fathers Thou hast sworn and made covenants of good promises?

22 Therefore, whereas Thou dost chasten us, Thou scourgest our enemies a thousand times more, with the intent that, when we judge, we should carefully think of Thy goodness, and when we ourselves are judged, we should look for mercy.

23 Therefore, whereas men have lived dissolutely and unrighteously, Thou hast tormented them with their own abominations.

24 For they went astray very far in the ways of error, and had them for gods, which even amongst the beasts of their enemies were despised, being deceived, as children of no understanding.

25 Therefore unto them, as to children without the use of reason, Thou didst send a judgment to mock them.