Wisdom 12:2-4

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

² Therefore thou dost correct little by little those who trespass,
and dost remind and warn them of the things wherein they sin,
that they may be freed from wickedness and put their trust in thee, O Lord.

³ Those who dwelt of old in thy holy land
⁴ thou didst hate for their detestable practices,
their works of sorcery and unholy rites,