Wisdom 3:15-17

New Catholic Bible

¹⁵ For the fruit of good works is glorious,
    and the root of understanding is ever fruitful.
¹⁶ But the children of adulterers will never see maturity,
    and the offspring of an unlawful union will disappear.
¹⁷ Even should they achieve a long life, they will be regarded as of no account,
    and in the end their old age will be without honor.