For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.
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Wisdom of Solomon 16:17
For it was a wonderous thing that fyre might do more then water, which quencheth all things: but the worlde is the aduenger of the righteous.
Parallel Translations
For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quenches all things: for the world fights for the righteous.
For, which is most to be wondered at, the fire had more force in the water, that quencheth all things: for the world fighteth for the righteous.
For, what was most marvelous, in the water which quenches all things, the fire burned hotter; for the world fights for the righteous.