Ben Sira 16:26

26 In the beginning the Lord did his work of creation, and gave everything a place of its own.

Ben Sira 16:26 In-Context

24 My child, listen and pay attention to me; you will gain knowledge if you do.

25 I will give you diligent and accurate instruction.

26 In the beginning the Lord did his work of creation, and gave everything a place of its own.

27 He arranged everything in an eternal order and decreed that it should be that way forever. Not one part of creation ever grows hungry; no part grows tired or stops its work.

28 The parts do not crowd one another, and they never disobey his word.

Footnotes

• [a] [Hebrew] In . . . creation; [Greek] In the judgment of the Lord his works are from the beginning.