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His prophetic spirit foretold to him that the impiousness of the sons he would beget would make their death to be preferable to their life.

From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 4 by Radin, Paul

Speakin' of impiousness," remarked that sour-faced little man, "have you all heard the tales about Reuben Merryweather's gal sence she's had her windfall?

From The Miller Of Old Church by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

"We don't want no impiousness at this here shuckin', Tim," observed William Ming, who occupied the position of host in Betsey's absence about the more important matter of supper.

From The Miller Of Old Church by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson

His impiousness kept pace with his growing power.

From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 by Szold, Henrietta

The man was simply horrified at such impiousness.

From Walter Pieterse A Story of Holland by Multatuli