10. But the wicked shall receive a punishment to match their thoughts,since they neglected righteousness and forsook the Lord.
11. For those who despise wisdom and instruction are doomed.Vain is their hope, fruitless their labors,and worthless their works.
12. Their wives are foolish and their children wicked,accursed their brood.
13. Yes, blessed is she who, childless and undefiled,never knew transgression of the marriage bed;for she shall bear fruit at the judgment of souls.
14. So also the eunuch whose hand wrought no misdeed,who held no wicked thoughts against the Lord—For he shall be given fidelity’s choice rewardand a more gratifying heritage in the Lord’s temple.
15. For the fruit of noble struggles is a glorious one;and unfailing is the root of understanding.
16. But the children of adulterers will remain without issue,and the progeny of an unlawful bed will disappear.
17. For should they attain long life, they will be held in no esteem,and dishonored will their old age be in the end;
18. Should they die abruptly, they will have no hopenor comfort in the day of scrutiny;
19. for dire is the end of the wicked generation.