Sirach 18:9

⁷When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.

⁸What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?

— Sirach 18:9 —

¹⁰As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.

¹¹Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.