Ben Sira 17:4

4 He placed the fear of them in all living beings, and granted them dominion over beasts and birds.

Ben Sira 17:4 In-Context

2 He gave to men few days, a limited time, but granted them authority over the things upon the earth.

3 He endowed them with strength like his own, and made them in his own image.

4 He placed the fear of them in all living beings, and granted them dominion over beasts and birds.

6 He made for them tongue and eyes; he gave them ears and a mind for thinking.