Wisdom of Solomon 14 — GMV

14 Verse 1 Again, one preparing himself to sail, and about to pass through the raging waves, ^{Verse 2} For verily desire of gain devised that, ^{Verse 3} But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: ^{Verse 4} Showing that thou canst save from all danger: ^{Verse 5} Nevertheless thou wouldest not that the works of thy wisdom should be idle, ^{Verse 6} For in the old time also, when the proud giants perished, ^{Verse 7} For blessed is the wood whereby righteousness cometh. ^{Verse 8} But that which is made with hands is cursed, as well it, as he that made it: ^{Verse 9} For the ungodly and his ungodliness are both alike hateful unto God. ^{Verse 10} For that which is made shall be punished together with him that made it. ^{Verse 11} Therefore even upon the idols of the Gentiles shall there be a visitation: ^{Verse 12} For the devising of idols was the beginning of spiritual fornication, ^{Verse 13} For neither were they from the beginning, neither shall they be forever. ^{Verse 14} For by the vain glory of men they entered into the world, ^{Verse 15} For a father afflicted with untimely mourning, ^{Verse 16} Thus in process of time an ungodly custom grown strong was kept as a law, ^{Verse 17} Whom men could not honor in presence, because they dwelt far off, ^{Verse 18} Also the singular diligence of the artificer ^{Verse 19} For he, peradventure willing to please one in authority, ^{Verse 20} And so the multitude, allured by the grace of the work, ^{Verse 21} And this was an occasion to deceive the world: ^{Verse 22} Moreover this was not enough for them, that they erred in the knowledge of God; ^{Verse 23} For while they slew their children in sacrifices, or used secret ceremonies, ^{Verse 24} They kept neither lives nor marriages any longer undefiled: ^{Verse 25} So that there reigned in all men without exception, blood, manslaughter, theft, and dissimulation, ^{Verse 26} Disquieting of good men, forgetfulness of good turns, ^{Verse 27} For the worshiping of idols not to be named ^{Verse 28} For either they are mad when they be merry, or prophesy lies, ^{Verse 29} For insomuch as their trust is in idols which have no life, ^{Verse 30} Howbeit for both causes shall they be justly punished: ^{Verse 31} For it is not the power of them by whom they swear: