Holy Scripture
Wisdom of Solomon 17:20
A church father on this verse
“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…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
20For the whole world shined with clear light, And none were hindered in their labor:
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18Whether it were a whistling wind, Or a melodious noise of birds among the spreading branches, Or a pleasing fall of water running violently,
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.
— Wisdom of Solomon 17:20 —
21Over them only was spread a heavy night, An image of that darkness which should afterward receive them: But yet were they unto themselves more grievous than the darkness.