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17 The Lord created man out of earth,
    and turned him back to it again.
He gave to men[a] few days, a limited time,
    but granted them authority over the things upon the earth.[b]

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  1. Sirach 17:2 Gk them
  2. Sirach 17:2 Gk it

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