Wisdom 16:23-25

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²³ But this same again, that the just might be nourished, did even forget its own strength.

²⁴ For the creature serving thee the Creator, is made fierce against the unjust for their punishment; and abateth its strength for the benefit of them that trust in thee.

²⁵ Therefore even then it was transformed into all things, and was obedient to thy grace that nourisheth all, according to the will of them that desired it of thee.