1 The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil. 2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death.
Isaiah 57:1–2
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Wisdom of Solomon 4:6–8
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2 Baruch 11:3–5
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Proverbs 14:31–33
31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. 32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is know…
Job 21:12–14
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Book of Enoch 81:8–10
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Job 21:22–24
22 Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high? 23 One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease. 24 His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow.
Proverbs 12:27–28
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. 28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
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