32 He looks upon the power of the height of heaven, while all men are earth and ashes. (WEB)
Sirach 17:32
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Sirach 40:2–4
2 The expectation of things to come, and the day of death, trouble their thoughts, and cause fear in their hearts. (WEB) 3 From him who sits on a throne of glory, even to him who is humbled in earth and ashes, (WEB) 4 from him who wears purple and a crown, even to him who is clo… (WEB)
Sirach 43:1–2
1 The pride of the heavenly heights is the clear sky, the appearance of heaven, in the spectacle of its glory. (WEB) 2 The sun, when it appears, bringing tidings as it rises, is a marvelous instrument, the work of the Most High. (WEB)
Job 41:33–34
33 Nothing on earth is his equal— a creature devoid of fear! 34 He looks down on all the haughty; he is king over all the proud.”
Job 20:5–7
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Psalms of Solomon 2:30–32
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Psalms 113:5–7
5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? 6 He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth. 7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump
Job 35:4–6
4 I will reply to you and to your friends as well. 5 Look to the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you. 6 If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him? If you multiply your transgressions, what do you do to Him?
2 Esdras 4:20–22
20 Then answered he me, and said, “You have given a right judgment. Why don’t you judge your own case? (WEB) 21 For just as the ground is given to the wood, and the sea to its waves, even so those who dwell upon the earth may understand nothing but what is upon the earth.… (WEB)
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