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Ben Sira 17:16-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 17:16-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
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Footnotes
- 17:17 Ruler: this may refer to civil officials or to heavenly beings placed over nations as guardians; see note on Dt 32:8, and the cross-references.
- 17:17
Other ancient texts read as v. 18:
Israel, as his firstborn, he cares for with chastisement;
the light of his love he shares with him without neglect.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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