Sirach 15:15–20

15 He added his commandments and precepts.

16 If thou wilt keep the commandments and perform acceptable fidelity for ever, they shall preserve thee.

17 He hath set water and fire before thee: stretch forth thy hand to which thou wilt.

18 Before man is life and death, good and evil, that which he shall choose shall be given him:

19 For the wisdom of God is great, and he is strong in power, seeing all men without ceasing.

20 The eyes of the Lord are towards them that fear him, and he knoweth all the work of man.

15 If you choose, you can keep the commandments,

and to act faithfully is a matter of your choice.

16 He has placed before you fire and water;

stretch out your hand for whichever you choose.

17 Before each person are life and death,

and whichever one chooses will be given.

18 For great is the wisdom of the Lord;

he is mighty in power and sees everything;

19 his eyes are on those who fear him,

and he knows every human action.

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