Ben Sira 17:15

15 Their ways are always known to him; they will not be hid from his eyes.

Ben Sira 17:15 In-Context

13 Their eyes saw his glorious majesty, and their ears heard the glory of his voice.
14 He said to them, "Beware of all evil." And he gave commandment to each of them concerning the neighbor.
15 Their ways are always known to him; they will not be hid from his eyes.
17 He appointed a ruler for every nation, but Israel is the Lord's own portion.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Other ancient authorities add [+V16+WTheir ways from youth tend toward evil, and they are unable to make for themselves hearts of flesh in place of their stony hearts. +V17+WFor in the division of the nations of the whole earth, he appointed]
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