Sirach 17:9-18
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9 He gave them to glory in his marvellous acts for ever, that they might declare his works with understanding.
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10 And the elect shall praise his holy name.
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11 Beside this he gave them knowledge, and the law of life for an heritage.
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12 He made an everlasting covenant with them, and shewed them his judgments.
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13 Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory, and their ears heard his glorious voice.
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14 And he said unto them, Beware of all unrighteousness; and he gave every man commandment concerning his neighbour.
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15 Their ways are ever before him, and shall not be hid from his eyes.
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16 Every man from his youth is given to evil; neither could they make to themselves fleshy hearts for stony.
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17 For in the division of the nations of the whole earth he set a ruler over every people; but Israel is the Lord's portion:
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18 Whom, being his firstborn, he nourisheth with discipline, and giving him the light of his love doth not forsake him.