Ben Sira 16:21-30

21 It is a tempest which no man can see, for the most part of His works are hid.
22 Who can declare the works of His justice? Or who can endure them? For His covenant is afar off, and the trial of all things is at the end."
23 He that lacketh understanding will think upon vain things; and a foolish man, erring, imagineth follies.
24 My son, hearken unto me, and learn knowledge, and mark my words with thy heart.
25 I will show forth doctrine of weight, and declare His knowledge exactly.
26 The works of the Lord are done in judgment from the beginning, and from the time He made them He disposed the parts thereof.
27 He garnished His works for ever, and in His hand are the chief of them unto all generations; they neither labor, nor are weary, nor cease from their works.
28 None of them hindereth another, and they shall never disobey His word.
29 After this the Lord looked upon the earth, and filled it with His blessings.
30 With all manner of living things hath He covered the face thereof, and they shall return into it again.
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