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) 3 At noon, it dries up the land. Who can stand against its burning heat? (WEB) 4 A man tending a furnace is in burning heat, but the sun three times more, burning up the mountains, breathing out fiery vapors, and sending out bright beams, it blinds the eyes. (WEB) 5 Great is the Lord who made it. At his word, he hastens on its course. (WEB)
Sirach 43:1–5
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