Sirach 16:6–14

6 In the assembly of the wicked a fire is kindled,

And in an apostate nation doth wrath burn.

7 He forgave not the princesk of old,

lWho revoltedm l in their might.

8 He spared not nthe place where Lot sojournedn,

Who were arrogant in their pride;

9 Nor did He spare the nation accursedo,

Dispossessed because of their sinp.

10 Thus (did it happen) to the six hundred thousand footmen,

Who were destroyed in the arrogancy of their heartq.

11 Yea, and if there be one who is stiff-necked,

A marvel it would be were he not punished.

For mercy and wrath are with Him,

He forgiveth and pardoneth, but rupon the wicked He causeth His wrath to restr.

12 As great as His mercy (is), so is His chastisements:

(Each) man doth He judge according to his works.

HA 13 The sinner shall not escape with his spoil,

And He will not suffer the desiret of the righteous to fail for ever.

14 Every one that doeth righteousness shall receive his reward,

And every man shall findu (his reward) before Him, according to his works.