Ben Sira 14:19

19 Everything made by human hands will decay and perish, along with the person who made it.

Ben Sira 14:19 In-Context

17 The human body wears out like a piece of clothing. The ancient law decrees that we must die.

18 Human beings are like leaves on a spreading tree. New growth takes the place of the fallen leaves; while some of us die, others are being born.

19 Everything made by human hands will decay and perish, along with the person who made it.

20 It is a happy person who is concerned with Wisdom and who uses good sense.

21 Anyone who studies the ways of Wisdom will also learn her secrets.