Sirach 40:10–18
10All these things were created for the wicked, and because of them the flood came.↗
11All things that are of the earth turn to the earth again. All things that are of the waters return into the sea.↗
12All bribery and injustice will be blotted out. Good faith will stand forever.↗
13The goods of the unjust will be dried up like a river, and like a great thunder in rain will go off in noise.↗
14In opening his hands, a man will be made glad; so lawbreakers will utterly fail.↗
15The children of the ungodly won’t grow many branches, and are as unhealthy roots on a sheer rock.↗
16The reeds by every water or river bank will be plucked up before all grass.↗
17Kindness is like a garden of blessings. Almsgiving endures forever.↗
18The life of one who labors and is content will be made sweet. He who finds a treasure is better than both.↗
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