10 But not even the teeth of venomous serpents conquered your sons, for your mercy came to them and healed them.
11 For, in remembrance of your words, they were examined and were quickly saved, for forgetfulness is not engraved into your altar so that they would be unable to obtain your help.
12 And, indeed, neither an herb, nor a poultice, healed them, but your word, O Lord, which heals all.
13 For it is you, O Lord, who holds the power of life and death; you both lead to the threshold of death and you restore.
14 Yet man, indeed, kills his own soul through malice, and when his spirit goes forth, it will not be returned, nor will he call back his soul when it has been received.
15 But it is impossible to escape your hand.
16 For the impious, having refused to know you, have been scourged by the strength of your arm, enduring persecution by unusual waters, and by hailstorms, and by rain storms, and being consumed by fire.