16 He has set fire and water before you. You will stretch forth your hand to whichever you desire. (WEB)
Sirach 15:16
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Job 11:12–14
12 But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man! 13 As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him, 14 if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents,
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Job 12:14–16
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Deuteronomy 30:14–16
14 But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it. 15 See, I have set before you today life and goodness, as well as death and disaster. 16 For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and t…
2 Baruch 48:3–5
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