Sirach 16 — GMV

16 Verse 1 Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, ^{Verse 2} Though they multiply, rejoice not in them, ^{Verse 3} Trust not thou in their life, ^{Verse 4} For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished: ^{Verse 5} Many such things have I seen with mine eyes, ^{Verse 6} In the congregation of the ungodly shall a fire be kindled; ^{Verse 7} He was not pacified toward the old giants, ^{Verse 8} Neither spared he the place where Lot sojourned, ^{Verse 9} He pitied not the people of perdition, ^{Verse 10} Nor the six hundred thousand footmen, ^{Verse 11} And if there be one stiff-necked among the people, ^{Verse 12} As his mercy is great, so is his correction also: ^{Verse 13} The sinner shall not escape with his spoils: ^{Verse 14} Make way for every work of mercy: ^{Verse 17} Say not thou, I will hide myself from the Lord: ^{Verse 18} Behold, the heaven, and the heaven of heavens, ^{Verse 19} The mountains also and foundations of the earth ^{Verse 20} No heart can think upon these things worthily: ^{Verse 21} It is a tempest which no man can see: ^{Verse 22} Who can declare the works of his justice? or who can endure them? ^{Verse 23} He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain things: ^{Verse 24} My son, hearken unto me, and learn knowledge, ^{Verse 25} I will show forth doctrine in weight, ^{Verse 26} The works of the Lord are done in judgment from the beginning: ^{Verse 27} He garnished his works forever, ^{Verse 28} None of them hindereth another, ^{Verse 29} After this the Lord looked upon the earth, ^{Verse 30} With all manner of living things hath he covered the face thereof;