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Wisdom of Solomon, 3

1. But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them.

1. The souls of the just are in the hands of God and no torment shall touch them.

2. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure is taken for misery,

2. In the eyes of the unwise they appear to be dead. Their going is held as a disaster;

3. And their going from us to be utter destruction: but they are in peace.

3. it seems that they lose everything by departing from us, but they are in peace.

4. For though they be punished in the sight of men, yet is their hope full of immortality.

4. Though seemingly they have been punished, immortality was the soul of their hope.

5. And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded: for God proved them, and found them worthy for himself.

5. After slight affliction will come great blessings, for God has tried them and found them worthy to be with him;

6. As gold in the furnace hath he tried them, and received them as a burnt offering.

6. after testing them as gold in the furnace, he has accepted them as a holocaust.

7. And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble.

7. At the time of his coming they will shine like sparks that run in the stubble.

8. They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.

8. They will govern nations and rule over peoples, and the Lord will be their king forever.

9. They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with him: for grace and mercy is to his saints, and he hath care for his elect.

9. Those who trust in him will penetrate the truth, those who are faithful will live with him in love, for his grace and mercy are for his chosen ones.

10. But the ungodly shall be punished according to their own imaginations, which have neglected the righteous, and forsaken the Lord.

10. But the godless who have ignored the upright and deserted the Lord, will meet the punishment their evil thoughts deserve.

11. For whoso despiseth wisdom and nurture, he is miserable, and their hope is vain, their labours unfruitful, and their works unprofitable:

11. Unhappy are those who put no value on wisdom and instruction, their hope is vain, their efforts useless, their work without profit;

12. Their wives are foolish, and their children wicked:

12. their wives are foolish, their children evil, their posterity cursed.

13. Their offspring is cursed. Wherefore blessed is the barren that is undefiled, which hath not known the sinful bed: she shall have fruit in the visitation of souls.

13. Happy the childless wife if she is blameless and has not been guilty of adultery; she will be found fruitful on the day of judgment.

14. And blessed is the eunuch, which with his hands hath wrought no iniquity, nor imagined wicked things against God: for unto him shall be given the special gift of faith, and an inheritance in the temple of the Lord more acceptable to his mind.

14. And happy the impotent man who has done no evil or harbored resentful thoughts against the Lord. His fidelity will be richly rewarded with a special place in the Lord's heavenly sanctuary.

15. For glorious is the fruit of good labours: and the root of wisdom shall never fall away.

15. The toil of the righteous bears choice fruit; and wise discernment is a tree that does not wither.

16. As for the children of adulterers, they shall not come to their perfection, and the seed of an unrighteous bed shall be rooted out.

16. But the children born of adultery die young and the offspring of an unlawful union disappear.

17. For though they live long, yet shall they be nothing regarded: and their last age shall be without honour.

17. If they live long, they count for nothing and are finally despised in their old age.

18. Or, if they die quickly, they have no hope, neither comfort in the day of trial.

18. If they die young, it is without hope, and they cannot comfort themselves with thinking of the Judgment.

19. For horrible is the end of the unrighteous generation.

19. Cruel is the fate of an evil race.



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Alaviitteet:

3:1-4 - The true life of the righteous is eternal, and even in physical death, they are secure in God's promises. The view that death is a transition to eternal life is a fundamental hope for believers (see also John 11:25-26 and Romans 14:8).

3:5-9 - The suffering of the righteous is a purification, and their faithfulness is tested. God uses trials to strengthen the faith and refine the character of the righteous, preparing them for eternal glory (see also 1 Peter 1:6-7 and James 1:2-4).

3:10-13 - The reward of the righteous is eternal, while the wicked will receive their punishment. The contrast between the fates of the righteous and the wicked is central, reinforcing divine justice and the hope of the faithful (see also Psalm 73:17-19 and Matthew 25:46).

3:14-16 - The righteous are recognized as children of God, and their inheritance is guaranteed. The intimate relationship between God and the righteous is emphasized, showing that faithfulness is rewarded with an eternal inheritance (see also Romans 8:16-17 and Galatians 4:7).

3:17-19 - Wickedness is futile and leads to destruction, while the righteous live safely in God's presence. The assurance that justice will prevail is an encouragement to persevere in faith (see also Psalm 1:6 and Revelation 21:8).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Wisdom of Solomon, 3:

Wisdom chapter 3 reveals the glorious destiny of the righteous. What is the reward for faithfulness to God? This hopeful text affirms that the souls of the righteous are in God's hands, free from torment. The chapter describes how the faithful will shine and judge the nations, while the wicked will face consequences. Wisdom 3 offers comfort to those who suffer, promising a glorious divine vindication. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate this chapter's comforting themes about the ultimate triumph of justice.

1 Peter 1:7: "Thus, the faith you have, the genuineness of which is far more precious than perishable gold, even if refined by fire, results in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - Reflects the theme of Wisdom 3:5-6 about how trials purify the righteous.

Revelation 20:4: "I saw thrones on which sat those who had been given authority to judge. I saw the souls of those who were beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and the word of God." - It relates to Wisdom 3:8 about how the righteous will judge the nations.

Galatians 3:7: "Know therefore that those who are of faith are children of Abraham." - Connects with Wisdom 3:9 about the faithful being considered children of God.

1 Corinthians 3:15: "If what someone built burns down, they will suffer losses; however, he will be saved as one who escapes through fire." - Echoes Wisdom 3:14 about the final reward of the righteous, even if they have faults.

Matthew 19:12: "Because some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made so by men; and still others became eunuchs for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven." - It relates to Wisdom 3:13-14 on the virtue of chastity.

FAQ:

How does wisdom describe the situation of the righteous in eternal life?

The righteous are described as enjoying eternal life, far from earthly afflictions, and their reward will be great before God. (Wisdom 3:1-6)

What does the "death of the righteous" mean in Wisdom 3?

The death of the righteous is a passage to eternal life, where they are welcomed by God and their souls remain immortal. (Wisdom 3:2-4)

How does wisdom explain the testing of the righteous through suffering?

Wisdom teaches that the suffering of the righteous is a purification that prepares the soul for eternal glory. (Wisdom 3:5-6)

What do the wicked not understand about the lives of the righteous?

The wicked do not understand that true life and the reward of the righteous come from God, beyond the apparent hardships they face. (Wisdom 3:10-11)

How does wisdom speak about divine justice?

Wisdom affirms that divine justice will reward the righteous and punish the wicked, reflecting God's moral perfection and balance. (Wisdom 3:7-8)


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