Sirach 18:12-14

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¹² He sees and recognizes that their end is miserable;
    therefore he grants his forgiveness all the more.^(A)
13 The compassion of humans is for their neighbors,
    but the compassion of the Lord is for every living thing.
He rebukes and trains and teaches them
    and turns them back, as a shepherd his flock.^(B)
14 He has compassion on those who accept his discipline
    and who are eager for his decrees.^(C)