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Books Jesus Read

14 So also the eunuch whose hand wrought no misdeed, who held no wicked thoughts against the L ord — for he shall be given fidelity’s choice reward and a more gratifying heritage in the L ord ’s temple. 15 For the fruit of noble struggles is a glorious one; and unfailing is the root of understanding. 16 But the children of adulterers will remain without issue, and the progeny of an unlawful bed will disappear. 17 For should they attain long life, they will be held in no esteem, and dishonored will their old age be in the end; 18 should they die abruptly, they will have no hope nor comfort in the day of scrutiny; 19 for dire is the end of the wicked generation.

Wisdom of Solomon 4 (NABRE) Better is childlessness with virtue; for immortal is the memory of virtue, acknowledged both by God and human beings.

2 When it is present people imitate it, and they long for it when it is gone; forever it marches crowned in triumph, victorious in unsullied deeds of valor.

3 But the numerous progeny of the wicked shall be of no avail; their spurious offshoots shall not strike deep root nor take firm hold. 4 For even though their branches flourish for a time, they are unsteady and shall be rocked by the wind and, by the violence of the winds, uprooted; 5 Their twigs shall be broken off untimely, their fruit useless, unripe for eating, fit for nothing. 6 For children born of lawless unions give evidence of the wickedness of their parents, when they are examined.