Wisdom of Solomon 2:19–22

19 With outrage and torture let us put him to the test,

That we may learn his gentleness,

And may prove his patience under wrong.

20 Let us condemn him to a shameful death;

For according to his words he will be visited.

But they are wrong: a future life is in store for the righteous, who shall then triumph over the ungodly.

21 Thus reasoned they, being far astray,

For their wickedness blinded them,

22 And they knew not the mysteries of God,

Neither hoped they for wages of holiness,

Nor did they judge that there is a prize for blameless souls.