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Wisdom of Ben Sira 17:16-18
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[16 Their ways from childhood tend toward evil,
    and they cannot transform their stony hearts into hearts of flesh.][a]
17 He appointed a ruler[b] over every nation,
    but Israel is the Lord’s own portion.
[18 Since Israel is his firstborn,
    he rears him with discipline,
bestowing on him the light of his love
    and not neglecting him.][c]

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  1. Wisdom of Ben Sira 17:16 Added by some early MSS.
  2. Wisdom of Ben Sira 17:17 Ruler: this term can be taken as referring to a civil ruler or to angels who are placed over nations as their guardians (see Deut 32:8). The Lord’s own portion: an allusion to Israel’s special position with God (see Deut 32:8f).
  3. Wisdom of Ben Sira 17:18 Added by some early MSS.
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