Wisdom 4:7-11

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁷ But the just man, if he be prevented with death, shall be in rest.

⁸ For venerable old age is not that of long time, nor counted by the number of years: but the understanding of a man is grey hairs.

⁹ And a spotless life is old age.

¹⁰ He pleased God and was beloved, and living among sinners he was translated.

¹¹ He was taken away lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul.