But the just man, if he be prevented with death, shall be in rest. 8For venerable old age is not that of long time, nor counted by the number of years: but the understanding of a man is grey hairs. 9And a spotless life is old age. 10He pleased God, and was beloved, and living among sinners, he was translated. 11He was taken away, lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul. 12For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind. 13Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long time. 14For his soul pleased God: therefore he hastened to bring him out of the midst of iniquities: but the people see this, and understand not, nor lay up such things in their hearts: 15That the grace of God, and his mercy is with his saints, and that he hath respect to his chosen.