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Ben Sira 42:15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 42:15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
The Works of God in Nature[a]
15 Now will I recall God’s works;
what I have seen, I will describe.
By the Lord’s word his works were brought into being;
he accepts the one who does his will.(A)
Footnotes
- 42:15–43:33 These verses comprise another hymn; cf. 16:24–18:14. In them Ben Sira contemplates God’s power, beauty, and goodness as manifested in the mighty work of creating and preserving the universe (42:15–17, 22–25; 43:1–26), his omniscience (42:18–20), perfect wisdom and eternity (42:21). The conclusion is a fervent hymn of praise (43:27–31).
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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