Sirach 16:22-24

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²² Who is to announce his acts of justice?
    Or who can await them? For his decree^[a] is far off.”^[b]
23 Such are the thoughts of one devoid of understanding;
    a senseless and misguided person thinks foolishly.

²⁴ Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge,
    and pay close attention to my words.^(A)