Holy Scripture
Sirach 39:16
A church father on this verse
“All the merits of holiness, though good and useful not only for the present life but also in view of gaining eternity, when compared with the merits of divine contemplation must nevertheless be considered vile and, so to speak, of little worth. And so that this comparison would be confirmed by the authority of the Scr…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
16All the works of the Lord are exceeding good, And whatsoever he commandeth shall be accomplished in due season.
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14And give ye a sweet savor as frankincense, And flourish as a lily, Send forth a smell, and sing a song of praise, Bless the Lord in all his works.
15Magnify his name, And show forth his praise With the songs of your lips, and with harps, And in praising him ye shall say after this manner:
— Sirach 39:16 —
17For at time convenient they shall all be sought out: At his commandment the waters stood as a heap, And at the words of his mouth, the receptacles of waters.
18At his commandment is done whatsoever pleaseth him; And none can hinder, when he will save.