of understanding: he shall pour out wise sentences, and give
thanks unto the Lord in his prayer.

Sir 39:7
He shall direct his counsel and knowledge, and in his secrets
shall he meditate.

Sir 39:8
He shall shew forth that which he hath learned, and shall
glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.

Sir 39:9
Many shall commend his understanding; and so long as the
world endureth, it shall not be blotted out; his memorial shall
not depart away, and his name shall live from generation to
generation.

Sir 39:10
Nations shall shew forth his wisdom, and the congregation
shall declare his praise.

Sir 39:11
If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and
if he live, he shall increase it.

Sir 39:12
Yet have I more to say, which I have thought upon; for I am
filled as the moon at the full.

Sir 39:13
Hearken unto me, ye holy children, and bud forth as a rose
growing by the brook of the field:

Sir 39:14
And give ye a sweet savour as frankincense, and flourish as a
lily, send forth a smell, and sing a song of praise, bless the
Lord in all his works.

Sir 39:15
Magnify his name, and shew forth his praise with the songs of
your lips, and with harps, and in praising him ye shall say
after this manner:

Sir 39:16
All the works of the Lord are exceeding good, and whatsoever
he commandeth shall be accomplished in due season.

Sir 39:17
And none may say, What is this? wherefore is that? for at
time convenient they shall all be sought out: at his commandment
the waters stood as an heap, and at the words of his mouth the
receptacles of waters.

Sir 39:18
At his commandment is done whatsoever pleaseth him; and none
can hinder, when he will save.

Sir 39:19
The works of all flesh are before him, and nothing can be hid
from his eyes.

Sir 39:20
He seeth from everlasting to everlasting; and there is
nothing wonderful before him.

Sir 39:21
A man need not to say, What is this? wherefore is that? for
he hath made all things for their uses.

Sir 39:22
His blessing covered the dry land as a river, and watered it
as a flood.

Sir 39:23
As he hath turned the waters into saltness: so shall the
heathen inherit his wrath.

Sir 39:24
As his ways are plain unto the holy; so are they
stumblingblocks unto the wicked.

Sir 39:25
For the good are good things created from the beginning: so
evil things for sinners.

Sir 39:26
The principal things for the whole use of man's life are
water, fi