Psalm 73:4
New Living Translation
4 They seem to live such painless lives;
their bodies are so healthy and strong.
Luke 16:22
New Living Translation
22 “Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the heavenly banquet.[a] The rich man also died and was buried,
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- 16:22 Greek to Abraham’s bosom.
Ecclesiastes 2:16
New Living Translation
16 For the wise and the foolish both die. The wise will not be remembered any longer than the fool. In the days to come, both will be forgotten.
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Psalm 17:14
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14 By the power of your hand, O Lord,
destroy those who look to this world for their reward.
But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones.
May their children have plenty,
leaving an inheritance for their descendants.
Psalm 17:10
New Living Translation
10 They are without pity.
Listen to their boasting!
Job 24:20
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20 Their own mothers will forget them.
Maggots will find them sweet to eat.
No one will remember them.
Wicked people are broken like a tree in the storm.
Job 21:23-24
New Living Translation
23 One person dies in prosperity,
completely comfortable and secure,
24 the picture of good health,
vigorous and fit.
Ecclesiastes 7:15
New Living Translation
The Limits of Human Wisdom
15 I have seen everything in this meaningless life, including the death of good young people and the long life of wicked people.
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