2 BARUCH 15
15:1 And YAHWEH answered and said to me: You are rightly astonished about man's departure, but your judgment about the evils which befell those who sin is incorrect.
15:2 And with regard to what you say about the righteous who are taken away and the wicked ones who are happy,
15:3 And with regard to what you say that man does not know your judgment,
15:4 For this reason, now, listen and I shall speak to you; pay attention and I shall let MY Words be heard.
15:5 It is true that man would not have understood MY judgment if he had not received the Torah and if he were not instructed with understanding.
15:6 But now, because he trespassed, having understanding, he will be punished because he has understanding.
15:7 And with regard to the righteous ones, those whom you said the world has come on their account, yes, also that which is coming is on their account.
15:8 For this world is to them a struggle and an effort with much trouble. And that accordingly which will come, a crown with great splendor.