³⁰ But scarce had they stilled their craving, and while their meat was yet in their mouths,^(A)

³¹ The wrath of God came upon them and slew the strongest and sturdiest of them and smote down Israel’s chosen youth.

³² In spite of all this, they sinned still more, for they believed not in (relied not on and adhered not to Him for) His wondrous works.