Wisdom 12:24-26

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁴ For they went far astray on the paths of error,
accepting as gods those animals which even their enemies^[a] despised;
they were deceived like foolish babes.
²⁵ Therefore, as to thoughtless children,
thou didst send thy judgment to mock them.
²⁶ But those who have not heeded the warning of light rebukes
will experience the deserved judgment of God.