Sirach 39:28–35
28There are winds that are created for vengeance, and in their fury they lay on their scourges heavily. In the time of reckoning, they pour out their strength, and will appease the wrath of him who made them.↗
29Fire, hail, famine, and death— all these are created for vengeance—↗
30wild beasts’ teeth, scorpions, adders, and a sword punishing the ungodly to destruction.↗
31They will rejoice in his commandment, and will be made ready upon earth when needed. In their seasons, they won’t disobey his command.↗
32Therefore from the beginning I was convinced, and I thought it through and left it in writing:↗
33All the works of the Lord are good. He will supply every need in its time.↗
34No one can say, “This is worse than that,” for they will all be well approved in their time.↗
35Now with all your hearts and voices, sing praises and bless the Lord’s name!↗
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