1 But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. |
2 In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure is taken for misery, |
3 And their going from us to be utter destruction: but they are in peace. |
4 For though they be punished in the sight of men, yet is their hope full of immortality. |
5 And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded: for God proved them, and found them worthy for himself. |
6 As gold in the furnace hath he tried them, and received them as a burnt offering. |
7 And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble. |
8 They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever. |
9 They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with him: for grace and mercy is to his saints, and he hath care for his elect. |
