6. But thy wrath endured not for ever, but they were troubled for a short time for their correction, having a sign of salvation to put them in remembrance of the commandment of thy law.
7. For he that turned to it, was not healed by that which he saw, but by thee the Saviour of all.
8. And in this thou didst shew to our enemies, that thou art he who deliverest from all evil.
9. For the bitings of locusts, and of flies killed them, and there was found no remedy for their life: because they were worthy to be destroyed by such things.
10. But not even the teeth of venomous serpents overcame thy children: for thy mercy came and healed them.
11. For they were examined for the remembrance of thy words, and were quickly healed, lest falling into deep forgetfulness, they might not be able to use thy help.
12. For it was neither herb, nor mollifying plaster that healed them, but thy word, O Lord, which healeth all things.
13. For it is thou, O Lord, that hast power of life and death, and leadest down to the gates of death, and bringest back again: