When the gods wish to punish us,they answer our prayers

[Anonymous]

Need an english to latin translation for an Oscar Wilde quote....."When the gods wish to punish us,they answer our prayers"............

Any help will be greatly appreciated...thanks

 

[Akela]

Just out of curiosity: what will you do with the translation?

 

[Numerius]

Let me try:
nos cuando dei punire volunt, preces respondent.

 

[Numerius]

So what will you do with the translation?

 

[Akela]

Maybe a similar quote "beware what you wish for"? cave quae cupis?