Psalms 73:4
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They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.
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One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.
For there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, just as with the fool, seeing that both will be forgotten in the days to come. Alas, the wise man will die just like the fool!
from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.
In my futile life I have seen both of these: A righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.
The womb forgets them; the worm feeds on them; they are remembered no more. So injustice is like a broken tree.
They have closed their callous hearts; their mouths speak with arrogance.