Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 43:25-37 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

25. At his word, the wind grows quiet, and by his thought, he appeases the abyss, for the Lord has planted islands in it.

26. Let those who navigate the sea describe its perils. And when we have heard it with our ears, we will wonder.

27. There are illustrious and wondrous works: the various kinds of wild animals, and all manner of cattle, and the great creatures of the sea.

28. Through him, the end of their journey is confirmed, and by his word, all things fit together.

29. We can say much, and yet still lack for words. But the consummation of our words is this: He is in all things.

30. What would we be able to do to glorify him? For the Almighty himself is above all his own works.

31. The Lord is terrible, and exceedingly great, and his power is wonderful.

32. Glorify the Lord as much as you are able, yet still he will far exceed this. For his magnificence is beyond wonder.

33. Bless the Lord and exalt him, as much as you are able. But he is beyond all praise.

34. When you exalt him, use all your ability, and do not cease in this labor. For you can never comprehend him.

35. Who will see him and explain? And who will magnify him, as he is from the beginning?

36. There are many things, hidden from us, which are greater than these things. For we have seen but a few of his works.

37. But the Lord has made all things, and he has given wisdom to those who act with piety.