16 All the works of the Lord are exceedingly good, and every command will be done in its time. (WEB) 17 No one can say, “What is this?” “Why is that?” for at the proper time they will all be sought out. At his word, the waters stood as a heap, as did the reservoirs of water at the word of his mouth. (WEB) 18 At his command all his good pleasure is fulfilled. There is no one who can hinder his salvation. (WEB)
Sirach 39:16–18
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