OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 17:29

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How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness to those who turn to him!

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Verse 29. Immortal. We all stand in need of a pardon. Calmet.—And. Greek (30.) “what … and it fails. And flesh and blood shall study evil. (31.) He.” Bible.—We cannot exact absolute perfection from any mortal. But still a person may be watchful, and trust in God’s mercies. Calmet. 18. Calmet.

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