Wisdom of Solomon

Wisdom of Solomon 14:16

εἶτα ἐν χρόνῳ κρατυνθὲν τὸ ἀσεβὲς ἔθος ὡς νόμος ἐφυλάχθη, καὶ τυράννων ἐπιταγαῖς ἐθρησκεύετο τὰ γλυπτά,
King James Version (KJV)

Thus in process of time an ungodly custom grown strong was kept as a law, and graven images were worshipped by the commandments of kings.

Modern English

In time this godless custom, growing stronger, was observed as law, and carved images were worshiped at the command of rulers.

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