Sirach 39:25

25 From the beginning, good things have been made for good people, but bad things for sinners.

Sirach 39:25 In-Context

23 Similarly, his anger will overtake the nations, as he changed fresh waters into brine.

24 For the godly, his paths are straight, but for the lawless, there are obstacles.

25 From the beginning, good things have been made for good people, but bad things for sinners.

26 Basic to all the necessities of human life are water, fire, iron, salt, fine flour, milk, honey, wine, oil, and clothing.

27 For the godly, all these things are for good, but for sinners, they will turn into evil.

Footnotes

• [a]. Heb good things and bad