1The souls of those
who have pleased God
are safe in his hands
and protected from pain.
2 Punishment for the Wicked
10The wicked will be punished,
as their evil thoughts deserve.
They rebelled against the Lord
and abused his people.
11They are terribly miserable,
because they reject wisdom
and sound advice.
Their future is hopeless,
and everything they do
is completely useless.
12Their wives are foolish;
their children are evil
13and under God's curse.
God Blesses the NeedyA wife who remains faithful
will be given children
at a time that God decides.
14Men who remain faithful to God
and do good deeds
will receive special blessings
and be given honored positions
in the temple of the Lord,
even though they may be unable
to have children.
15Remember that good deeds
are easily recognized—
they are like fruit on a vine
that has wisdom as its roots.
16But children born to persons
who have committed
some terrible sexual sin
will die before they grow up.
17Even if they live a long time,
they won't be respected.
18And if they die in their youth,
they will be without hope
on the day of judgment,
19because misery is the reward
for doing evil.
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