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Ben Sira 16:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

Chapter 16

God’s Punishment of Sinners[a]

1 Do not yearn for worthless children,
    or rejoice in wicked offspring.
2 Even if they be many, do not rejoice in them
    if they do not have fear of the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 16:1–23 One child who does God’s will is a greater blessing than many sinful offspring (vv. 1–4), for history and experience show that God punishes sin (vv. 5–10). God judges everyone according to their deeds (vv. 11–14); no one can hide from God or escape retribution at his hand (vv. 17–23).
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