World English Bible

Sirach 17:11-24 World English Bible (WEB)

11. He added to them knowledge, And gave them a law of life for a heritage.

12. He made an everlasting covenant with them, And showed them his judgements.

13. Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory; And their ear heard the glory of his voice.

14. And he said to them, Beware of all unrighteousness; And he gave them commandment, each man concerning his neighbor.

15. Their ways are ever before him; They shall not be hid from his eyes.

17. For every nation he appointed a ruler; And Israel is the Lord’s portion.

19. All their works are as the sun before him; And his eyes are continually upon their ways.

20. Their iniquities are not hid from him; And all their sins are before the Lord.

22. With him the alms of a man is as a signet; And he will keep the bounty of a man as the apple of the eye.

23. Afterwards he will rise up and recompense them, And render their recompense upon their head.

24. Howbeit to them that repent he granteth a return; And he comforteth them that are losing patience.