4 For if to others, indeed, they seem punished,yet is their hope full of immortality;
5 Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed,because God tried themand found them worthy of himself.
6 As gold in the furnace, he proved them,and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself.
7 In the time of their judgment they shall shineand dart about as sparks through stubble;
8 They shall judge nations and rule over peoples,and the Lord shall be their King forever.
9 Those who trust in him shall understand truth,and the faithful shall abide with him in love:Because grace and mercy are with his holy ones,and his care is with the elect.
10 But the wicked shall receive a punishment to match their thoughts,since they neglected righteousness and forsook the Lord.