Wisdom 16:22-24

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²² But snow and ice endured the force of fire, and melted not: that they might know that fire burning in the hail and flashing in the rain destroyed the fruits of the enemies.

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.