Wisdom 4:16

16 The righteous who have died will condemn the ungodly who are living, and youth that is quickly perfected will condemn the prolonged old age of the unrighteous.

Wisdom 4:16 In-Context

14 for their souls were pleasing to the Lord, therefore he took them quickly from the midst of wickedness.

15 Yet the peoples saw and did not understand, or take such a thing to heart, that God's grace and mercy are with his elect, and that he watches over his holy ones.

16 The righteous who have died will condemn the ungodly who are living, and youth that is quickly perfected will condemn the prolonged old age of the unrighteous.

17 For they will see the end of the wise, and will not understand what the Lord purposed for them, and for what he kept them safe.

18 The unrighteous will see, and will have contempt for them, but the Lord will laugh them to scorn. After this they will become dishonored corpses, and an outrage among the dead forever;

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