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But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them.
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In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die; and their departure is taken for misery,
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and their going from us to be utter destruction; but they are in peace.
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For though they be punished in the sight of men, yet is their hope full of immortality.
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And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded; for God proved them, and found them worthy for Himself.
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As gold in the furnace hath He tried them, and received them as a burnt offering.
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And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble.
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They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people; and their Lord shall reign for ever.
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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 are to His saints,and He hath care for His elect.
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But the ungodly shall be punished according to their own imaginations; they have neglected the righteous and forsaken the Lord.