Wisdom of Solomon 3:7-13
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7 And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble.
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8 They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.
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9 They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with him: for grace and mercy is to his saints, and he hath care for his elect.
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10 But the ungodly shall be punished according to their own imaginations, which have neglected the righteous, and forsaken the Lord.
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11 For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their works unprofitable:
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12 Their wives are foolish, and their children wicked:
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13 Their offspring is cursed. Wherefore blessed is the barren that is undefiled, which hath not known the sinful bed: she shall have fruit in the visitation of souls.