11 to protect his mind and soulfrom the influence of evil.
12 Even the most innocent personcan be deceived and destroyedby sinful thoughts.
13 But Enoch loved the Lord;he became mature in a few years
14 and pleased the Lord.So he quickly took Enoch awayto protect him from evil.
15 Others failed to understandthat this is howGod shows kindness and mercyand protects his holy people.
16 Good people may die young,but they shame those sinnerswho live a long time.
17 Sinners fail to understandwhy God gives them a long lifeand lets the wise die young.