11 Even if there is one stiff-necked person, it is a marvel if he will be unpunished; for mercy and wrath are both with him who is mighty to forgive, and he pours out wrath. (WEB) 12 As his mercy is great, so is his correction also. He judges a man according to his works. (WEB) 13 The sinner will not escape with plunder. The perseverance of the godly will not be frustrated. (WEB) 14 He will make room for every work of mercy. Each man will receive according to his works. (WEB) 15 The Lord hardened Pharaoh, that he should not know him, that his powerful works might be known to the world. (KJV) 16 His mercy is manifest to every creature; and he hath separated his light from the darkness with an adamant. (KJV)
Sirach 16:11–16
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