Even lions go hungry for lack of food, but those who obey the LORD lack nothing good.

They will not suffer when times are bad; they will have enough in time of famine.

But the wicked will die; the enemies of the LORD will vanish like wild flowers; they will disappear like smoke.

Once again my people will see the difference between what happens to the righteous and to the wicked, to the person who serves me and the one who does not."

So the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the country roads and lanes and make people come in, so that my house will be full.

I tell you all that none of those who were invited will taste my dinner!' "

So he called out, 'Father Abraham! Take pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water and cool off my tongue, because I am in great pain in this fire!'

But Abraham said, 'Remember, my son, that in your lifetime you were given all the good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. But now he is enjoying himself here, while you are in pain.

Your shame and disgrace are ended. You will live in your own land, And your wealth will be doubled; Your joy will last forever.

Listen to what the LORD says, you that fear him and obey him: "Because you are faithful to me, some of your own people hate you and will have nothing to do with you. They mock you and say, 'Let the LORD show his greatness and save you, so that we may see you rejoice.' But they themselves will be disgraced!

When you see this happen, you will be glad; it will make you strong and healthy. Then you will know that I, the LORD, help those who obey me, and I show my anger against my enemies."

Many of those who have already died will live again: some will enjoy eternal life, and some will suffer eternal disgrace.