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.
8 True respect isn't gainedmerely by growing old—
9 people are honored because oftheir wisdom and goodness.