Wisdom 6:4-6

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁴ Because as servants of his kingdom you did not rule rightly,
nor keep the law,
nor walk according to the purpose of God,
⁵ he will come upon you terribly and swiftly,
because severe judgment falls on those in high places.
⁶ For the lowliest man may be pardoned in mercy,
but mighty men will be mightily tested.^[a]