Sirach 15:14–20

14 God created man from the beginning,

hAnd placedi him in the hand of his Yeṣer.

15 If thou (so) desirest, thou canst keep the commandment,

jAnd (it is) wisdomk to do His good pleasurej.

16 Poured out before thee (are) fire and water,

Stretch forth thine hand unto that which thou desirest.

17 Life and deathl (are) before man,

That which he desireth shall be given to him.

18 Sufficient is the wisdom of the Lord,

(He is) mighty in power, and seeth all things.

19 And the eyes of God behold his works,

And He knoweth every deed of man.

20 He commanded no man to sin,

Nor gave strength to men of liesm.

(d) 16:1–5. The Curse of sinful Children

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