Sirach 18:12

¹⁰As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.

¹¹Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.

— Sirach 18:12 —

¹³The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.

¹⁴He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.