Ben Sira 15:14

14 He Himself made man from the beginning, and left him in the hand of his counsel,

Ben Sira 15:14 In-Context

12 Say not thou, "He hath caused me to err"; for He hath no need of the sinful man.

13 The Lord hateth all abomination, and they that fear God love it not.

14 He Himself made man from the beginning, and left him in the hand of his counsel,

15 if thou wilt keep the commandments, and perform acceptable faithfulness.

16 He hath set fire and water before thee: stretch forth thy hand unto whichever thou wilt.