Flee then from the face of the sword; for the sword is the revenger of iniquities. And know ye that there is judgment.
And all things that are done, God will bring into judgment for every error, whether it be good or evil.
Rejoice therefore, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart be in that which is good in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thy eyes: and know that for all these God will bring thee into judgment.
The swords of the enemy have failed unto the end: and their cities thou hast destroyed. Their memory hath perished with a noise:
Therefore the wicked shall not rise again in judgment: nor sinners in the council of the just.
Shall he reprove thee for fear, and come with thee into judgment?
He believeth not that he may return from darkness to light, looking round about for the sword on every side.
Then Sophar the Naamathite answered, and said: