Wisdom 2:19-21

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹⁹ Let us test him with insult and torture,
so that we may find out how gentle he is,
and make trial of his forbearance.
²⁰ Let us condemn him to a shameful death,
for, according to what he says, he will be protected.’

²¹ Thus they reasoned, but they were led astray,
for their wickedness blinded them,