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Wisdom 5:1-4 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

1. Then the just will stand with great steadfastness against those who have oppressed them and have taken away their labors.

2. Seeing this, they will be troubled with terrible fear, and they will be amazed at the suddenness of unexpected salvation.

3. Driven toward regret, and through the anguish of their groaning spirit, they will say within themselves: "These are the ones whom we held for some time in derision and in mocking reproach.

4. We foolish considered their life to be madness, and their end to be without honor.

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