6 and not the beginning thereof. Because if a man be prospered in his beginnings and shamefully (2BA)
2 Baruch 19:6
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2 Esdras 9:4–6
4 then will you understand that the Most High spoke of these things from the days that were of old, from the beginning. (WEB) 5 For just as with everything that is made in the world, the beginning is evident and the end manifest, (WEB) 6 so also are the times of the Most High: t… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:4–6
4 I was nursed with care in swaddling clothes. (WEB) 5 For no king had a different beginning, (WEB) 6 but all men have one entrance into life, and a common departure. (WEB)
Job 8:6–8
6 if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate. 7 Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish. 8 Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.
Proverbs 20:20–22
20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. 21 An inheritance gained quickly will not be blessed in the end. 22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
2 Baruch 21:17–18
17 and what we now are we shall not afterwards remain. For if a consummation had not been prepared (2BA) 18 for all, in vain would have been their beginning. But regarding everything that comes from Thee, do Thou inform me, and regarding everything about which I ask Thee,… (2BA)
Wisdom of Solomon 3:16–18
16 But children of adulterers will not come to maturity. The seed of an unlawful union will vanish away. (WEB) 17 For if they live long, they will not be esteemed, and in the end, their old age will be without honor. (WEB) 18 If they die young, they will have no hope, nor consolati… (WEB)
Sirach 39:33–35
33 All the works of the Lord are good. He will supply every need in its time. (WEB) 34 No one can say, “This is worse than that,” for they will all be well approved in their time. (WEB) 35 Now with all your hearts and voices, sing praises and bless the Lord’s name! (WEB)
Psalms 49:17–19
17 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. 18 Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul— and men praise you when you prosper— 19 he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.
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