Ben Sira 17:8-14 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

8. He put fear of him into their heartsto show them the grandeur of his works,

9. That they might describe the wonders of his deeds

10. and praise his holy name.

11. He set before them knowledge,and allotted to them the law of life.

12. An everlasting covenant he made with them,and his commandments he revealed to them.

13. His majestic glory their eyes beheld,his glorious voice their ears heard.

14. He said to them, “Avoid all evil”;to each of them he gave precepts about their neighbor.

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