Ben Sira 17:6-15

6 He gave them their tongues, their eyes, their ears, their minds, and their consciences.
7 He filled them with knowledge and understanding 1 and showed them the difference between good and evil.
8 He gave them his own insight to let them see the majesty of his creation.
10 They will praise his holy name and proclaim the greatness of all he does.
11 He made knowledge available to them and gave them the Law as a source of life.
12 He made an eternal covenant with them and revealed his commands to them.
13 They saw the splendor of his majesty and heard the glory of his voice.
14 He warned them against unrighteousness and taught each person how to treat others.
15 The Lord is always aware of what people do; there is no way to hide from him.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 17.7Genesis 2.17.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. [Some manuscripts add verse 9:] and he allowed them to take pride forever in his marvelous deeds.
  • [b]. [Some manuscripts add verses 16-17a:] From childhood on they tend to be evil; their heart is like stone, and they don't seem to be able to make it more human. +V17+WHe divided the nations of the whole earth.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.