Ben Sira 18:12

12 He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore He multiplied His compassion.

Ben Sira 18:12 In-Context

10 As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison to the sand, so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.
11 Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth His mercy upon them.
12 He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore He multiplied His compassion.
13 The mercy of man is toward his neighbor, but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh. He reproveth and nurtureth and teacheth and bringeth back, as a shepherd his flock.
14 He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after His judgments.
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