Parallel

Wisdom of Solomon 4

World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible

4:1

It is better to be childless with virtue,

—

4:2

When it is present, people imitate it.

—

4:3

But the multiplying brood of the ungodly will be of no profit,

—

4:4

For even if they grow branches and flourish for a season,

—

4:5

Their branches will be broken off before they come to maturity.

—

4:6

For unlawfully conceived children are witnesses of wickedness

—

4:7

But a righteous man, even if he dies before his time, will be at rest.

—

4:8

For honourable old age is not that which stands in length of time,

—

4:9

but understanding is grey hair to men,

—

4:10

Being found well-pleasing to God, someone was loved.

—

4:11

He was caught away, lest evil should change his understanding,

—

4:12

For the fascination of wickedness obscures the things which are good,

—

4:13

Being made perfect quickly,

—

4:14

for his soul was pleasing to the Lord.

—

4:15

But the peoples saw and didn’t understand,

—

4:16

but a righteous man who is dead will condemn the ungodly who are living,

—

4:17

For the ungodly will see a wise man’s end,

—

4:18

They will see, and they will despise;

—

4:19

because he will dash them speechless to the ground,

—

4:20

They will come with coward fear when their sins are counted.

—