Wisdom 17:18-20

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁸ Or the mighty noise of stones tumbling down, or the running that could not be seen of beasts playing together, or the roaring voice of wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the highest mountains: these things made them to swoon for fear.

¹⁹ For the whole world was enlightened with a clear light, and none were hindered in their labours.

²⁰ But over them only was spread a heavy night, an image of that darkness which was to come upon them. But they were to themselves more grievous than the darkness.