The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach — Ecclesiasticus

chapter 17


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verse #1

The Lord created mankind out of earth, and turned them back to it again.


verse #2

He gave them days by number, and a set time, and gave them authority over the things that are on it.


verse #3

He endowed them with strength proper to them, and made them according to his own image.


verse #4

He put the fear of man upon all flesh, and gave him dominion over beasts and birds.


verse #5

He gave them counsel, tongue, eyes, ears, and heart to have understanding.


verse #6

He filled them with the knowledge of wisdom, and showed them good and evil.


verse #7

He set his eye upon their hearts, to show them the majesty of his works.


verse #8

And they will praise his holy name, that they may declare the majesty of his works.


verse #9

He added to them knowledge, and gave them a law of life for a heritage.


verse #10

He made an everlasting covenant with them, and showed them his decrees.


verse #11

Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory. Their ears heard the glory of his voice.


verse #12

He said to them, “Beware of all unrighteousness.” So he gave them commandment, each man concerning his neighbor.


verse #13

Their ways are ever before him. They will not be hidden from his eyes.


verse #14

For every nation he appointed a ruler, but Israel is the Lord’s portion.


verse #15

All their works are as clear as the sun before him. His eyes are continually upon their ways.


verse #16

Their iniquities are not hidden from him. All their sins are before the Lord.


verse #17

With him the alms of a man is as a signet. He will keep a man’s kindness as the pupil of the eye.


verse #18

Afterwards he will rise up and repay them, and render their repayment upon their head.


verse #19

However to those who repent he grants a return. He comforts those who are losing hope.


verse #20

Return to the Lord, and forsake sins. Make your prayer before his face offend less.


verse #21

Turn again to the Most High, and turn away from iniquity. Greatly hate the abominable thing.


verse #22

Who will give praise to the Most High in Hades, in place of the living who return thanks?


verse #23

Thanksgiving perishes from the dead, as from one who doesn’t exist. He who is in life and health will praise the Lord.


verse #24

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


verse #25

For humans are not capable of everything, because the son of man is not immortal.


verse #26

What is brighter than the sun? Yet even this can be eclipsed. So flesh and blood devise evil.


verse #27

He looks upon the power of the height of heaven, while all men are earth and ashes.

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