16 Every man from his youth is given to evil; neither could they make to themselves fleshy hearts for stony. (KJV) 17 For every nation he appointed a ruler, but Israel is the Lord’s portion. (WEB) 18 Whom, being his firstborn, he nourisheth with discipline, and giving him the light of his love doth not forsake him. (KJV)
Sirach 17:16–18
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