Ben Sira 33:12

12 He blessed some, making them honored and holy, keeping them near him. Others he cursed, humbling them and removing them from their positions.

Ben Sira 33:12 In-Context

10 Every human being was made from the earth, just as Adam was.

11 But the Lord, in his wisdom, made them all different and gave them different tasks.

12 He blessed some, making them honored and holy, keeping them near him. Others he cursed, humbling them and removing them from their positions.

13 Just as clay is in the potter's hands for him to shape as he pleases, so we are in the hands of our Creator for him to do with as he wishes.

14 Good is the opposite of evil, life is the opposite of death, and sin is the opposite of devotion to the Lord.