Wisdom of Ben Sira 16:11-13

New Catholic Bible

¹¹ Even if there had been only one stiff-necked man,
    it would have been a miracle if he had escaped retribution.
For mercy and anger alike belong to the Lord;
    he shows his might in his forgiveness and also as he pours out his wrath.
¹² As great as his mercy is his chastisement;
    he judges an individual according to his deeds.
¹³ The sinner will not escape with plunder,
    nor will the patience of the godly be forgotten.