Common English Bible

Sirach 16:8-18 Common English Bible (CEB)

8. He didn’t spare Lot’s neighbors,whom he detestedbecause of their arrogance.

9. He showed no mercy on a nationdoomed to destruction,on people who were driven offbecause of their sins.

10. So also he showed no mercyto the six hundred thousandfoot soldierswho gathered togetherin their stubbornness.

11. Even if there was onestiff-necked person,it would be amazingif that one would go unpunished,because mercy and wrath are with him,the Lord who reconcilesand who pours out wrath.

12. His scrutiny is as severeas his mercy is abundant;he will judge peopleaccording to their deeds.

13. A sinner won’t escape with plunder,and the endurance of the godlywill never fail.

14. He will make allowancefor every act of charity;everyone will receive their just reward.

17. Don’t say, "I’ll be hidden from the Lord,"and "Who from on highwill call me to mind?Among a great many people,I’ll never be recognized;for what am I in such a vast creation?

18. Look at the heavens,indeed the highest heavens;the abyss and the earthwill tremble at the Lord’s visitation.