World English Bible

Sirach 14:13-19 World English Bible (WEB)

13. Do well to your friend before you die; And according to your ability stretch out your hand and give to him.

14. Defraud not yourself of a good day; And let not the portion of a good desire pass you by.

15. Shall you not leave your labors to another? And your toils to be divided by lot?

16. Give, and take, and decieve your soul; For there is no seeking of luxury in the grave.

17. All flesh waxes old as a garment; For the covenant from the beginning is, You shall die the death.

18. As of the leaves flourishing on a thick tree, Some it sheds, and some it makes to grow; So also of the generations of flesh and blood, One comes to an end, and another is born.

19. Every work rots and falls away, And the worker thereof shall depart with it.