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Sirach 16:20–22

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20But no human mind can grasp this,

and who can comprehend his ways?*

21Like a tempest that no one can see,

so most of his works are concealed.x*

22Who is to announce his acts of justice?

Or who can await them? For his decreey is far off.”z

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Footnotes

  1. xMeaning of Gk uncertain: Heb Syr If I sin, no eye can see me, and if I am disloyal all in secret, who is to know?
  2. yHeb: Gk the covenant
  3. zOther ancient authorities add and a scrutiny for all comes at the end

Cross references

  1. *Rom 11:33
  2. *Ps 97:2; Prov 25:2; Sir 43:32

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