16 but a righteous man who is dead will condemn the ungodly who are living, and youth who is quickly perfected will condemn the many years of an unrighteous man’s old age. (WEB) 17 For the ungodly will see a wise man’s end, and won’t understand what the Lord planned for him, and why he safely kept him. (WEB) 18 They will see, and they will despise; but the Lord will laugh them to scorn. After this, they will become a dishonored carcass and a reproach among the dead forever; (WEB)
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