Sirach 16:10-12

Good News Translation

¹⁰ nor on those 600,000 people on the march through the wilderness who gathered together in stubborn rebellion. ¹¹ Even if there had been only one stubborn person, it would have been a miracle if he had escaped punishment. The Lord is merciful, but he can also become angry. He can be overwhelming in his forgiveness or in his anger. ¹² His punishment is as severe as his mercy is great. He judges people by what they have done.