Wisdom 11:13 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For when they heard that through their own punishments the others had been benefited, They felt the presence of the Lord;

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When they heard that the Hebrews were benefiting from their punishment, they perceived that it was the Lord’s doing.

For they had received double: weariness and groaning in the remembrance of things past.

For a double affliction came upon them, and a groaning for the remembrance of things past.

When they learned that their punishment had been of benefit to your people, they realized that it was your work, Lord.

For when they heard that through their own punishments the others benefited, they recognized the Lord.

And when the Egyptians learned that your people had benefited from these troubles, they realized that you, Lord, had done it all.