Ben Sira 17:1

1 Then the Lord formed human beings from the dust ¹ and sent each of them back to it again.

Ben Sira 17:1 In-Context

1 Then the Lord formed human beings from the dust and sent each of them back to it again.

2 He gave them only a limited time to live, but he gave them authority over everything on earth.

3 He made them to be like himself, and gave them his own strength.

4 He made all other creatures afraid of them; he gave them authority over all the animals and birds.