Human mercy is on one’s neighbor, but the mercy of the Lord is for all flesh… reproving, disciplining and teaching, and bringing it back as a shepherd does the flock. Ben Sira (circa 190 B.C.E.)

Human mercy is on one’s neighbor, but the mercy of the Lord is for all flesh… reproving, disciplining and teaching, and bringing it back as a shepherd does the flock. Ben Sira (circa 190 B.C.E.)
The sage will serve among the greatest and appear before those who lead. Ben Sira (circa 190 B.C.E.)