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21 Like a tempest that no one can see,
    so most of his works are concealed.[a]
22 Who is to announce his acts of justice?
    Or who can await them? For his decree[b] is far off.’[c]
23 Such are the thoughts of one devoid of understanding;
    a senseless and misguided person thinks foolishly.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 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. Sirach 16:22 Heb the decree: Gk the covenant
  3. Sirach 16:22 Other ancient authorities add and a scrutiny for all comes at the end

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