3
Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude; for one that is just is better than a thousand, and better it is to die without children than to have them that are ungodly.
1
Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons.
2
Though they multiply, rejoice not in them, unless the fear of the Lord be with them.
3
Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude; for one that is just is better than a thousand, and better it is to die without children than to have them that are ungodly.
4
For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished, but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.
5
Many such things have I seen with mine eyes, and mine ear hath heard greater things than these.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.