2. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died; And their departure was accounted to be their hurt,
3. And their journeying away from us to be their ruin: But they are in peace.
4. For even if in the sight of men they be punished, Their hope is full of immortality;
5. And having borne a little chastening, they shall receive great good; Because God made trial of them, and found them worthy of himself.
6. As gold in the furnace he proved them, And as a whole burnt offering he accepted them.
7. And in the time of their visitation they shall shine forth, And as sparks among stubble they shall run to and fro.
8. They shall judge nations, and have dominion over peoples; And the Lord shall reign over them for evermore.