Wisdom 4:13-15

New Catholic Bible

¹³ Having achieved perfection in a short time,
    he attained a lengthy span of years.
¹⁴ Since his soul was pleasing to the Lord,
    he quickly removed him from the midst of wickedness.
People observed this yet failed to comprehend,
    nor did they reflect on this fact,
¹⁵ that grace and mercy are reserved for God’s holy ones
    and he shows concern for his elect.^[a]