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

accepting as gods those animals which even their enemies despised;

they were deceived like foolish babes.

25 Therefore, as to thoughtless children,

thou didst send thy judgment to mock them.

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

will experience the deserved judgment of God.

27 For when in their suffering they became incensed

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

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

Therefore the utmost condemnation came upon them.