Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 39:36-41 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

36. The teeth of wild beasts, and scorpions, and serpents, and the spear: all these take vengeance upon the impious, unto utter destruction.

37. At his command, they will feast. And they will be prepared upon the earth until they are needed. And in their time, they will not ignore his word.

38. For this reason, from the beginning, I was strengthened, and I have meditated, and I have considered, and I have put these things in writing.

39. All the works of the Lord are good, and he will provide for each work in its own hour.

40. Let it not be said: "This is worse than that." For all things will be tested in their time.

41. And now, with the whole heart and mouth, give praise to him, and bless the name of the Lord.