15
For the fruit of good labors is renowned, and the root of understanding does not fail.
16
But children of adulterers will not come to maturity, and the offspring of an unlawful union will perish.
17
Even if they live long they will be held of no account, and finally their old age will be without honor.
18
If they die young, they will have no hope and no consolation in the day of decision.
19
For the end of an unrighteous generation is grievous.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.