Ben Sira 18:1-6

1 He who lives forever created the whole universe;

2 the Lord alone is just.

4 To none has he given power to proclaim his works; and who can search out his mighty deeds?

5 Who can measure his majestic power? And who can fully recount his mercies?

6 It is not possible to diminish or increase them, nor is it possible to fathom the wonders of the Lord.

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities add [and there is no other beside him; +V3+Whe steers the world with the span of his hand, and all things obey his will; for he is king of all things by his power, separating among them the holy things from the profane.]