Wisdom of Solomon 17:19
“For only the wicked were in darkness; but the worshippers of God abounded in the most abundant light. Therefore, it is written: But wherever the children of Israel dwelt, there was light (Ex. 10:23). But it must also be considered what is said: Only for them there was a heavy night, an image of the darkness that was t…”
19Or a terrible sound of stones cast down, or a running that could not be seen of skipping beasts, or a roaring voice of most savage wild beasts, or a rebounding echo from the hollow mountains; these things made them to swoon for fear.
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17For whether he were husbandman, or shepherd, or a labourer in the field, he was overtaken, and endured that necessity, which could not be avoided: for they were all bound with one chain of darkness.
18Whether it were a whistling wind, or a melodious noise of birds among the spreading branches, or a pleasing fall of water running violently,
— Wisdom of Solomon 17:19 —
20For the whole world shined with clear light, and none were hindered in their labour:
21Over them only was spread an heavy night, an image of that darkness which should afterward receive them: but yet were they unto themselves more grievous than the darkness.