New American Bible, Revised Edition

Wisdom 3:3-7 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

3. and their going forth from us, utter destruction.But they are in peace.

4. For if to others, indeed, they seem punished,yet is their hope full of immortality;

5. Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed,because God tried themand found them worthy of himself.

6. As gold in the furnace, he proved them,and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself.

7. In the time of their judgment they shall shineand dart about as sparks through stubble;