Sirach 16:6–14

6 In an assembly of sinners a fire will be kindled,

and in a disobedient nation wrath was kindled.

7 He was not propitiated for the ancient giants

who revolted in their might.

8 He did not spare the neighbors of Lot,

whom he loathed on account of their insolence.

9 He showed no pity for a nation devoted to destruction,

for those destroyed in their sins;

10 nor for the six hundred thousand men on foot,

who rebelliously assembled in their stubbornness.

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

it will be a wonder if he remains unpunished.

For mercy and wrath are with the Lord;

he is mighty to forgive, and he pours out wrath.

12 As great as his mercy, so great is also his reproof;

he judges a man according to his deeds.

13 The sinner will not escape with his plunder,

and the patience of the godly will not be frustrated.

14 He will make room for every act of mercy;

every one will receive in accordance with his deeds.