Early death and the spectre of a foolish sceptic -- does it necessarily mean anything?

C. ON EARLY DEATH*

7But the righteous one, though he die early, shall be at rest.d

8For the age that is honorable comes not with the passing of time,e

nor can it be measured in terms of years.

9Rather, understanding passes for gray hair,

and an unsullied life is the attainment of old age.

10* The one who pleased God was loved,f

living among sinners, was transported—

11Snatched away, lest wickedness pervert his mind

or deceit beguile his soul