Wisdom 18:6-9

Good News Translation

⁶ But our ancestors had been told in advance of what would happen that night, so that they would be cheered and encouraged by confident trust in your promises to them. ⁷ Your people knew that you would rescue the righteous nation and destroy their enemies. ⁸ With the same act you punished our enemies and did us the glorious honor of calling us to yourself.

⁹ During all this time devout people from this righteous nation were secretly offering sacrifices, giving their word to each other that they would keep God's law and share each other's blessings and dangers. Already they were chanting those ancient hymns of praise.