1 The Lord created man out of earth, and turned him back to it again.
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.
7 He filled them with knowledge and understanding, and showed them good and evil.
8 He set his eye upon their hearts to show them the majesty of his works.
10 And they will praise his holy name, to proclaim the grandeur of his works.
11 He bestowed knowledge upon them, and allotted to them the law of life.
12 He established with them an eternal covenant, and showed them his judgments.
13 Their eyes saw his glorious majesty, and their ears heard the glory of his voice.
14 And he said to them, "Beware of all unrighteousness." And he gave commandment to each of them concerning his neighbor.
15 Their ways are always before him, they will not be hid from his eyes.
17 He appointed a ruler for every nation, but Israel is the Lord's own portion.
19 All their works are as the sun before him, and his eyes are continually upon their ways.
20 Their iniquities are not hidden from him, and all their sins are before the Lord.
22 A man's almsgiving is like a signet with the Lord and he will keep a person's kindness like the apple of his eye.
23 Afterward he will arise and requite them, and he will bring their recompense on their heads.
24 Yet to those who repent he grants a return, and he encourages those whose endurance is failing.
25 Turn to the Lord and forsake your sins; pray in his presence and lessen your offenses.
26 Return to the Most High and turn away from iniquity, and hate abominations intensely.
27 Who will sing praises to the Most High in Hades, as do those who are alive and give thanks?
28 From the dead, as from one who does not exist, thanksgiving has ceased; he who is alive and well sings the Lord's praises.
29 How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness for those who turn to him!
30 For all things cannot be in men, since a son of man is not immortal.
31 What is brighter than the sun? Yet its light fails. So flesh and blood devise evil.
32 He marshals the host of the height of heaven; but all men are dust and ashes.
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Chapter 18 of the Ecclesiastical Book deals with the greatness and wisdom of God, emphasizing the importance of obedience to Him and trust in His ways. Moreover, the chapter discusses justice and punishment of the wicked, as well as the blessing of peace and harmony among human beings. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in ecclesiastical 18:
Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom; the foolishness despises wisdom and discipline." This verse talks about the importance of fear and respect for God as the basis for wisdom.
Psalm 37:7: "Rest in the Lord and wait for Him with patience; don't be bored with the success of others, nor with those who make up evil." This verse emphasizes the importance of trust in God and patience, even when the wicked prosper.
Isaiah 48:18: "Ah, if you were paid attention to my commandments! Then your peace would be like a river, and your righteousness as the waves of the sea." This verse highlights the connection between obedience to God's commandments and peace and justice that result from it.
Proverbs 11:21: "Assured that the wicked will not be unpunished, but the descent of the righteous will be saved." This verse highlights divine justice and the punishment of the wicked.
Psalm 34:14: "Go away from evil and do good; seek peace with perseverance." This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking peace and avoiding evil through perseverance.
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