Wisdom 12:2-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 12
2 Therefore you rebuke offenders little by little,
warn them, and remind them of the sins they are committing,
that they may abandon their wickedness and believe in you, Lord!
3 For truly, the ancient inhabitants of your holy land,(A)
4 whom you hated for deeds most odious—
works of sorcery and impious sacrifices;
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