World English Bible

Sirach 33:15-20 World English Bible (WEB)

15. And thus look upon all the works of the Most High; Two and two, one against another.

16. And I waked up last, As one that gleans after the grape gatherers: By the blessing of the Lord I got before them, And filled my winepress as one that gathers grapes.

17. Consider that I laboured not for myself alone, But for all them that seek instruction.

18. Hear me, you⌃ great men of the people, And hearken with your ears, you⌃ rulers of the congregation.

19. To son and wife, to brother and friend, Give not power over you while you live; And give not your goods to another, Lest you repent and make supplication for them again.

20. Whilst you yet live, and breath is in you, Give not yourself over to anybody.