Wisdom 12:2LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 2 of 27
"And therefore thou chastisest them that err, by little and little: and admonishest them, and speakest to them, concerning the things wherein they offend: that leaving their wickedness, they may believe in thee, O Lord."
In context
1O how good and sweet is thy spirit, O Lord, in all things!
2And therefore thou chastisest them that err, by little and little: and admonishest them, and speakest to them, concerning the things wherein they offend: that leaving their wickedness, they may believe in thee, O Lord.
3For those ancient inhabitants of thy holy land, whom thou didst abhor,
4Because they did works hateful to thee by their sorceries, and wicked sacrifices,