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Sirach 16:19-29 World English Bible (WEB)

19. The mountains and the foundations of the earth together Are shaken with trembling, when he looks upon them.

20. And no heart shall think upon these things: And who shall conceive his ways?

21. And there is a tempest which no man shall see; Yes, the more part of his works are hid.

22. Who shall declare the works of his righteousness? Or who shall endure them? For his covenant is afar off.

23. He that is lacking in understanding thinks upon these things; And an unwise and erring man thinks follies.

24. My son, hearken to me, and learn knowledge, And give heed to my words with your heart.

25. I will show forth instruction by weight, And declare knowledge exactly.

26. In the judgement of the Lord are his works from the beginning; And from the making of them he disposed the parts thereof.

27. He garnished his works for ever, And the beginnings of them to their generations: They neither hunger, nor are weary, And they cease not from their works.

28. No one thrusteth aside his neighbor; And they shall never disobey his word.

29. After this also the Lord looked upon the earth, And filled it with his blessings.

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