26 In the judgment of the Lord are his works from the beginning. From the making of them he determined their boundaries. (WEB) 27 He arranged his works for all time, and their beginnings to their generations. They aren’t hungry or weary, and they don’t cease from their works. (WEB) 28 No one pushes aside his neighbor. They will never disobey his word. (WEB)
Sirach 16:26–28
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