16. that they might recognize that one is punished by the very things through which one sins.
17. For not without means was your almighty hand,that had fashioned the universe from formless matter,to send upon them many bears or fierce lions,
18. Or newly created, wrathful, unknown beastsbreathing forth fiery breath,Or pouring out roaring smoke,or flashing terrible sparks from their eyes.
19. Not only could these attack and completely destroy them;even their frightful appearance itself could slay.