24 For they went far astray on the paths of error,

accepting as gods those animals that even their enemiesj despised;

they were deceived like foolish infants.

25 Therefore, as though to children who cannot reason,

you sent your judgment to mock them.

26 But those who have not heeded the warning of mild rebukes

will experience the deserved judgment of God.

27 For when in their suffering they became incensed

at those creatures that they had thought to be gods, being punished by means of them,

they saw and recognized as the true God the one whom they had before refused to know.

Therefore the utmost condemnation came upon them.