Ben Sira 16:21-28

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

22 Who will announce his acts of justice? Or who will await them? For the covenant is far off."

23 This is what one devoid of understanding thinks; a senseless and misguided man thinks foolishly.

24 Listen to me, my son, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.

25 I will impart instruction by weight, and declare knowledge accurately.

26 The works of the Lord have existed from the beginning by his creation, and when he made them, he determined their divisions.

27 He arranged his works in an eternal order, and their dominion for all generations; they neither hunger nor grow weary, and they do not cease from their labors.

28 They do not crowd one another aside, and they will never disobey his word.