Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 39:24-33 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

24. The works of all flesh are in his sight, and there is nothing hidden from his eyes.

25. His gaze is from eternity to eternity, and nothing is a wonder in his sight.

26. Let it not be said: "What is this?" or, "What is that?" For all things will be sought in their time.

27. His blessing has overflowed like a river.

28. In the same way that a flood inundates the dry land, so also will his wrath inherit the peoples that have not sought him.

29. In the same way that he turned the waters into dry land, and made the earth dry, and just as his ways have been directed for their journey, so also will sinners stumble before his wrath.

30. From the beginning, good things were created for those who are good, and similarly, good and evil things are for those who are wicked.

31. The principal things necessary for the life of men are: water, fire, and iron, salt, milk, and flour for bread, and honey, and the grape cluster, and oil, and clothing.

32. All these things will be used for good by those who are holy, but they will be turned to evil use by the impious and by sinners.

33. There are spirits that have been created for vengeance, and they strengthen their torments by their fury.