15 The children of the ungodly won’t grow many branches, and are as unhealthy roots on a sheer rock. (WEB)
Sirach 40:15
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Sirach 23:24–26
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Sirach 41:4–6
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10 And the inheritance of sinners is destruction and darkness, And their iniquities shall pursue them unto Sheol beneath. (PSS) 11 Their inheritance shall not be found of their children, For sins shall lay waste the houses of sinners. (PSS) 12 And sinners shall perish for ever in t… (PSS)
Psalms 1:3–5
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. 4 Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor…
Job 27:13–15
13 This is the wicked man’s portion from God— the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty. 14 Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. 15 His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widow…
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