Common English Bible

Sirach 17:27-30 Common English Bible (CEB)

27. Who will praise the Most Highin the graveinstead of the livingand those who give thanks?

28. From the dead thanksgiving has perished, since they are no longer alive;those who are alive and healthywill praise the Lord.

29. How great is the Lord’s mercy!How quickly is he reconciledwith those who turn back to him!

30. Human beings can’t do all things,because no person is immortal.