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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 17:6-14 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

6. He gave them their tongues, their eyes,their ears, their minds, and their consciences.

7. He filled them with knowledge and understandingand showed them the difference between good and evil.

8. He gave them his own insightto let them see the majesty of his creation.

10. They will praise his holy nameand proclaim the greatness of all he does.

11. He made knowledge available to themand gave them the Law as a source of life.

12. He made an eternal covenant with themand revealed his commands to them.

13. They saw the splendour of his majestyand heard the glory of his voice.

14. He warned them against unrighteousnessand taught each person how to treat others.

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