Wisdom 5:13-15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
13 Even so, once born, we abruptly came to nought
and held no sign of virtue to display,
but were consumed in our wickedness.”(A)
14 [a]Yes, the hope of the wicked is like chaff borne by the wind,
and like fine, storm-driven snow;
Like smoke scattered by the wind,
and like the passing memory of the nomad camping for a single day.(B)
15 But the righteous live forever,
and in the Lord is their recompense,
and the thought of them is with the Most High.(C)
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