1 Goda created manb out of dustc,

And turned him back thereunto.

2 He granted them da [fixed] number of daysd,

And gave them authority over alle things fon the earthf.

3 gHe clothed them with strength gglike unto Himselfgg g,

And made them according to His ownh image.

4 He put the fear of themi upon all flesh,

And kcaused them to have powerk over beasts and birdsl.

G S* 7a mWith insight and understanding He filled their heartm,

7b  And taughtm m them good and evil.

6a nHe created for themn tongue, and eyes, and ears,

6b  And He gaveo them a heart to understand,

G S 8b pTo show them the majesty of His works,

8c qAnd that they might glory in His wondrous actsq;

*9 That they might evermore declarer His glorious worksr,

10 And praises His holy name.

G 11 He set beforet them the covenanttt;

The law of life u He gave them for a heritageu.

12 He made an everlasting covenant with them,

And showeduu them His judgements.

13 Their eyes beheld xHisx glorious majesty,

yAnd their ear heard Hisz glorious voicez;

14 And He said unto them, aBeware of all unrighteousnessa;

And He gave them commandment, to each man concerning his neighbour.

(c) 17:15–24. God’s recompense to those who serve Him

(= 2[ + 1] + 2 + 2 distichs).