Ben Sira 16:21

21 Like a tempest that no one can see, so most of his works are concealed.

Ben Sira 16:21 In-Context

19 The very mountains and the foundations of the earth quiver and quake when he looks upon them.

20 But no human mind can grasp this, and who can comprehend his ways?

21 Like a tempest that no one can see, so most of his works are concealed.

22 Who is to announce his acts of justice? Or who can await them? For his decree is far off."

23 Such are the thoughts of one devoid of understanding; a senseless and misguided person thinks foolishly.

Footnotes

• [a] Meaning of Gk uncertain: Heb Syr [If I sin, no eye can see me, and if I am disloyal all in secret, who is to know?]