Ben Sira 39:28-34

28 There are winds that were created to bring punishment, fierce enough to move mountains. In times of judgment, they unleash their strength and calm the anger of their maker.
29 Vicious animals, scorpions, and snakes; the sword that destroys the wicked; fire, hail, famine, and disease; these have all been created as punishments.
31 They are all glad to obey the Lord's command and are ready to serve him here on earth. When their times of duty come, they never disobey. (%0
32 I was long convinced of this, so after thinking it over I put it in writing.)
33 Everything made by the Lord is good; he meets every need at the proper time.
34 No one can claim that some things are worse than others, for everything is good in its proper place.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. [Hebrew] move mountains; [Greek] lash heavily.
  • [b]. put; [or] left.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.