53. Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and became lord of Egypt.
54. Phinehas our father, for that he was zealous exceedingly, obtained the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.
55. Joshua for fulfilling the word became a judge in Israel.
56. Caleb for bearing witness in the congregation obtained a heritage in the land.
57. David for being merciful inherited the throne of a kingdom for ever and ever.
58. Elijah, for that he was exceeding zealous for the law, was taken up into heaven.
59. Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, believed, and were saved out of the flame.
60. Daniel for his innocency was delivered from the mouth of lions.
61. And thus consider you⌃ from generation to generation, that none that put their trust in him shall lack for strength.
62. And be not afraid of the words of a sinful man; for his glory shall be dung and worms.
63. To-day he shall be lifted up, and to-morrow he shall in no wise be found, because he is returned to his dust, and his thought is perished.
64. And you⌃, my children, be strong, and show yourselves men in behalf of the law; for therein shall you⌃ obtain glory.
65. And, behold, Simon your brother, I know that he is a man of counsel; give ear to him always: he shall be a father to you.