Sirach 15:16

16 He has put fire and water before you; you can stretch out your hand for whichever you choose.

Sirach 15:16 In-Context

14 He created humanity at the beginning, and he left them to the power of their choices.

15 If you choose to, you will keep the commandments, and keep faith out of goodwill.

16 He has put fire and water before you; you can stretch out your hand for whichever you choose.

17 Life and death are in front of human beings; and they will be granted whichever they please,

18 because the wisdom of the Lord is great; he's mighty in authority, he sees everything,