Ben Sira 16:7

7 He did not forgive those ancient giants who rebelled against him, confident of their own strength. ¹

Ben Sira 16:7 In-Context

5 I have seen such things many times and have heard of even more striking examples.

6 The Lord's flaming anger will break out against a small gathering of sinners or a disobedient nation.

7 He did not forgive those ancient giants who rebelled against him, confident of their own strength.

8 He detested the arrogance of the people among whom Lot lived, and he did not spare them.

9 He showed no mercy on that nation which he doomed to destruction for its sins,

Cross References

• 1. 16.7Genesis 6.4;Wisdom 14.6.