1 Then the just will stand with great steadfastness against those who have oppressed them and have taken away their labors.
2 Seeing this, they will be troubled with terrible fear, and they will be amazed at the suddenness of unexpected salvation.
3 Driven toward regret, and through the anguish of their groaning spirit, they will say within themselves: "These are the ones whom we held for some time in derision and in mocking reproach.
4 We foolish considered their life to be madness, and their end to be without honor.
5 How is it that they are counted among the sons of God, and their place is among the holy?
6 Therefore, we have strayed from the way of truth, and the light of justice has not shined on us, and the sun of understanding has not risen on us.
7 We exhausted ourselves in the way of iniquity and perdition, and have walked a difficult way, while ignoring the way of the Lord.