Sirach 18 — GMV

18 Verse 1 He that liveth forever created all things in general. ^{Verse 2} The Lord only is righteous. ^{Verse 4} To none hath he given power to declare his works; ^{Verse 5} Who shall number the strength of his majesty? ^{Verse 6} As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, ^{Verse 7} When a man hath done, then he beginneth; ^{Verse 8} What is man, and whereto serveth he; ^{Verse 9} The number of a man’s days at the most is a hundred years. ^{Verse 10} As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravel stone in comparison of the sand; ^{Verse 11} Therefore is God patient with them, ^{Verse 12} He saw and perceived their end to be evil; ^{Verse 13} The mercy of man is toward his neighbor; ^{Verse 14} He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, ^{Verse 15} My son, blemish not thy good deeds, ^{Verse 16} Shall not the dew assuage the heat? ^{Verse 17} Lo, is not a word better than a gift? ^{Verse 18} A fool will upbraid churlishly, ^{Verse 19} Learn before thou speak, ^{Verse 20} Before judgment examine thyself, ^{Verse 21} Humble thyself before thou be sick, ^{Verse 22} Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time, ^{Verse 23} Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; ^{Verse 24} Think upon the wrath that shall be at the end, ^{Verse 25} When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: ^{Verse 26} From the morning until the evening the time is changed, ^{Verse 27} A wise man will fear in everything, ^{Verse 28} Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, ^{Verse 29} They that had understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, ^{Verse 30} Go not after thy lusts, ^{Verse 31} If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, ^{Verse 32} Take not pleasure in much good cheer, ^{Verse 33} Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing,