Wisdom of Solomon 2:16–20

16 We are esteemed of him as * scounterfeits: he abstaineth from our ways as from filthiness: the pronounceth the end of the just to be blessed, and umaketh his boast that God is his father. 17 Let us see if his words be true: and let us prove what shall happen in wthe end of him. 18 For xif the just man be uthe son of God, he will help him, and deliver him from the hand of his enemies. 19 yLet us examine him with despitefulness and torture, that we may know his zmeekness, and prove his apatience. 20 Let us condemn him with a shameful death: for bby his own saying he shall be crespected.