Sirach 17:11-13

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¹¹He bestowed knowledge upon them,
    and allotted to them the law of life.^[a]
¹²He established with them an eternal covenant,
    and revealed to them his decrees.
¹³Their eyes saw his glorious majesty,
    and their ears heard the glory of his voice.

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Sirach 17:11 Other ancient authorities add so that they may know that they who are alive now are mortal

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