Ben Sira 42:21

21 The orderly world shows the greatness of his wisdom; he is the same forever and ever. Nothing can be added to him, and nothing taken away; he needs no one to give him advice.

Ben Sira 42:21 In-Context

19 He knows all that has ever been and all that ever will be; he uncovers the deepest of mysteries.
20 He takes notice of our every thought and hears our every word.
21 The orderly world shows the greatness of his wisdom; he is the same forever and ever. Nothing can be added to him, and nothing taken away; he needs no one to give him advice.
22 All his works are beautiful, down to the smallest and faintest spark of light.
23 All these things go on forever, and all of them have their purpose.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Hebrew] he is . . . ever; [Greek] he is before eternity and is eternal.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.