Sirach 35 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 35The Law and Sacrifices

1 he will not be patient

until he crushes the loins of the unmerciful

23 Isa 14.5 and repays vengeance on the nations,

until he destroys the multitude of the insolent

and breaks the scepters of the unrighteous,

24 Job 34.11; Mt 16.27; Rev 22.12 until he repays mortals according to their deeds

and the works of all according to their thoughts,

25until he judges the case of his people

and makes them rejoice in his mercy.

26 Isa 49.10; Hos 6.3 His mercy is as welcome in time of distress

as clouds of rain in time of drought.