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Sirach 16:20-22
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20 But no human mind can grasp this,
    and who can comprehend his ways?(A)
21 Like a tempest that no one can see,
    so most of his works are concealed.[a](B)
22 Who is to announce his acts of justice?
    Or who can await them? For his decree[b] is far off.”[c]

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Footnotes

  1. 16.21 Meaning 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. 16.22 Heb: Gk the covenant
  3. 16.22 Other ancient authorities add and a scrutiny for all comes at the end
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