Wisdom of Solomon 4:11–14

11 He was taken away, lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul.

12 For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind.

13 Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long time.

14 For his soul pleased God: therefore he hastened to bring him out of the midst of iniquities: but the people see this, and understand not, nor lay up such things in their hearts:

Wisdom of Solomon 4:11–14 — New Revised Standard Version: Updated Edition (NRSVue)

11 He was caught up so that evil might not change his understanding

or guile deceive his soul.

12 For the fascination of wickedness obscures what is good,

and roving desire perverts the innocent mind.

13 Being perfected in a short time, he fulfilled long years,

14 for his soul was pleasing to the Lord;

therefore he hastened him from the midst of wickedness.

Yet the peoples saw and did not understand

or take such a thing to heart,

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