divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; nemesis
suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
悪事を働けば天罰が下ると信じられていた。
It was believed that divine punishment would fall upon evildoers.
これは天罰だと嘆く声が聞こえてきた。
Voices lamenting that this was divine punishment could be heard.
天罰を恐れて正直に生きようと誓った。
Fearing divine punishment, I vowed to live honestly.