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11 For according to their deeds he will repay them,
    and according to their ways he will make it befall them.(A)

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11 He repays everyone for what they have done;(A)
    he brings on them what their conduct deserves.(B)

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You who fear the Lord, trust in him,
    and your reward will not be lost.(A)

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'Sirach 2:8' not found for the version: New International Version.

14 He makes room for every act of almsgiving;
    everyone receives in accordance with his or her deeds.[a](A)

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  1. 16.14 Other ancient authorities add 16.15–16: The Lord hardened Pharaoh so that he did not recognize him, in order that his works might be known under heaven. His mercy is manifest to the whole of creation, and he apportioned his light and darkness to Adam.
'Sirach 16:14' not found for the version: New International Version.

We[a] must work the works of him who sent me[b] while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.(A)

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  1. 9.4 Other ancient authorities read I
  2. 9.4 Other ancient authorities read us

As long as it is day,(A) we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

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