Wisdom 3:15-17

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

¹⁵ For the fruit of good labours is renowned,
and the root of understanding does not fail.
¹⁶ But children of adulterers will not come to maturity,
and the offspring of an unlawful union will perish.
¹⁷ Even if they live long they will be held of no account,
and finally their old age will be without honour.