17. He has set water and fire before you. Extend your hand to whichever one you would choose.
18. Before man is life and death, good and evil. Whichever one he chooses will be given to him.
19. For the wisdom of God is manifold. And he is strong in power, seeing all things without ceasing.
20. The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear him, and he knows each one of the works of man.
21. He has commanded no one to act impiously, and he has given no one permission to sin.
22. For he does not desire a multitude of unfaithful and useless sons.