OLD TESTAMENT

Wisdom 2:12

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But let’s lie in wait for the righteous man, because he annoys us, is contrary to our works, reproaches us with sins against the law, and charges us with sins against our training.

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Verse 12. Just. Infidels are not content to live in riot: they also persecute the just. Worthington.—This passage points out the conduct of the Jews towards our Saviour, in so striking a manner, that Grotius would assert it has been altered by some Christian. But the Fathers adduce it as a clear prediction ( Calmet.) of the Jewish malice. Matthew 27:41. Mar. 14:53. Worthington.

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