Wisdom 6:5-7

Good News Translation

⁵ you will suffer sudden and terrible punishment. Judgment is especially severe on those in power. ⁶ Common people may be mercifully forgiven for their wrongs, but those in power will face a severe judgment. ⁷ The Lord of all is not afraid of anyone, no matter how great they are. He himself made everyone, great and common alike, and he provides for all equally,