13 The mercy of a man is on his neighbor; but the mercy of the Lord is on all flesh: reproving, chastening, teaching, and bringing back, as a shepherd does his flock. (WEB) 14 He has mercy on those who accept chastening, and that diligently seek after his judgments. (WEB)
Sirach 18:13–14
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