Common English Bible

Sirach 39:19-26 Common English Bible (CEB)

19. The works of all living beingsare before him;nothing can hide from his eyes.

20. He sees from one end of eternityto the other,and nothing is too wondrous for him.

21. It’s not for us to say,"What’s this?" or"For what purpose is that?"All things were createdfor their own purpose.

22. His blessing covers like a riverand soaks the dry land like a flood.

23. Similarly, his anger will overtakethe nations,as he changed fresh waters into brine.

24. For the godly, his paths are straight,but for the lawless,there are obstacles.

25. From the beginning, good thingshave been made for good people,but bad things for sinners.

26. Basic to all the necessities of human lifeare water, fire, iron, salt,fine flour, milk, honey,wine, oil, and clothing.