7 Everyone who looked at the metal snake was saved, not because of the snake itself, but because of you, the Savior of all people.
8 By doing this, you proved to our enemies that you alone can protect people from harm,
9 because many of them got what they deserved, when they died from the bites of locusts and flies.
10 But you were merciful to your children and healed them from poisonous snake bites,
11 so that they would remember your teachings and never forget your kindness.
12 Medicine isn't what healed them. Only your word can heal,
13 because you rule both life and death and possess the power to give life or to take it away.