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Sirach 18:8 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" What is mankind, and what purpose do they serve? What is their good, and what is their evil? "

Sirach 18:8

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6 As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, neither is it possible to explore them.

7 When a man has finished, then he is just at the beginning. When he stops, then he will be perplexed.

8 What is mankind, and what purpose do they serve? What is their good, and what is their evil?

9 The number of man’s days at the most are a hundred years.

10 As a drop of water from the sea, and a pebble from the sand, so are a few years in the day of eternity.

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Sirach 18:1

"He who lives forever created the whole universe."

Sirach 18:2

"The Lord alone is just."

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"He has given power to declare his works to no one. Who could trace out his mighty deeds?"

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"Who could measure the strength of his majesty? Who could also proclaim his mercies?"

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