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Ben Sira 17:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 17:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 17
Creation of Human Beings
1 The Lord created human beings from the earth,
and makes them return to earth again.(A)
2 A limited number of days he gave them,(B)
but granted them authority over everything on earth.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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