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Sirach 16:10–11

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10or on the six hundred thousand foot soldiers

who assembled in their stubbornness.s*

11Even if there were only one stiff-necked person,

it would be a wonder if he remained unpunished.

For mercy and wrath are with the Lord;t

he acquits and forgives,u but he also pours out wrath.*

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Footnotes

  1. sOther ancient authorities add chastising, showing mercy, striking, healing, the Lord persisted in mercy and discipline
  2. tGk him
  3. uHeb: Gk a master of propitiations

Cross references

  1. *Ex 12:37; Num 14:35; 26:51
  2. *Sir 5:4

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