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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 16:23-30 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

23. Only someone with very little sense, and foolishly misguided, would think things like that.

24. My child, listen and pay attention to me; you will gain knowledge if you do.

25. I will give you diligent and accurate instruction.

26. In the beginning the Lord did his work of creation,and he gave everything a place of its own.

27. He arranged everything in an eternal orderand decreed that it should be that way for ever.Not one part of creation ever grows hungry;no part grows tired or stops its work.

28. The parts do not crowd one another,and they never disobey his word.

29. When the Lord had made all this,he looked at the earth and filled it with good things.

30. He covered it with all kinds of creaturesthat must die and return to the dust.

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