15 So now we consider the arrogant fortunate.Moreover, those doing evil are built up;they test God and escape."
16 Then those revering the Lord,each and every one, spoke among themselves.The Lord paid attention and listened to them.Then a scroll of remembrance was written before the Lordabout those revering the Lord,the ones meditating on his name.
17 On the day that I am preparing,says the Lord of heavenly forces,they will be my special possession.I will spare them just as parents spare a child who serves them.
18 You will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked,between those serving God and those not serving him.