1 Living right is betterthan having children—both God and peoplewill always remember youand the good you have done.
2 People imitate goodness,and they miss itwhen it is gone.Goodness always triumphs;it receives the highest honorsbecause it is unselfish.
3 But all of the many childrenborn to sinnerswill be useless and helplesslike trees without roots.
4 They may blossom for a while,but they will be swept awayin a gust of wind.
5 Their branches will be brokenbefore they mature,and the fruit they producewill be worthless.
6 When God judges the world,these children will be witnessesagainst their sinful parents.
7 Good people may die early,but they will be at rest.