Ben Sira 38:15

15 He who sins against his Maker, will be defiant toward the physician.

Ben Sira 38:15 In-Context

13 There may come a time when recovery lies in the hands of physicians,

14 for they too pray to the Lord that he grant them success in diagnosis and in healing, for the sake of preserving life.

15 He who sins against his Maker, will be defiant toward the physician.

16 My child, let your tears fall for the dead, and as one in great pain begin the lament. Lay out the body with due ceremony, and do not neglect the burial.

17 Let your weeping be bitter and your wailing fervent; make your mourning worthy of the departed, for one day, or two, to avoid criticism; then be comforted for your grief.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb: Gk [may he fall into the hands of the physician]