Sirach 40 — GMV

40 Verse 1 Great travail is created for every man, ^{Verse 2} Their imagination of things to come, and the day of death, ^{Verse 3} From him that sitteth on a throne of glory, ^{Verse 4} From him that weareth purple and a crown, ^{Verse 5} Wrath, and envy, trouble, and unquietness, fear of death, and anger, and strife, ^{Verse 6} Little or nothing is his rest, ^{Verse 7} When all is safe, he awaketh, ^{Verse 8} Such things happen unto all flesh, both man and beast, ^{Verse 9} Death, and bloodshed, strife, and sword, ^{Verse 10} These things are created for the wicked, ^{Verse 11} All things that are of the earth do turn to the earth again: ^{Verse 12} All bribery and injustice shall be blotted out: ^{Verse 13} The goods of the unjust shall be dried up like a river, ^{Verse 14} While he openeth his hand he shall rejoice: ^{Verse 15} The children of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches: ^{Verse 16} The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river ^{Verse 17} Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, ^{Verse 18} To labor, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: ^{Verse 19} Children and the building of a city continue a man’s name: ^{Verse 20} Wine and music rejoice the heart: ^{Verse 21} The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: ^{Verse 22} Thine eye desireth favor and beauty: ^{Verse 23} A friend and companion never meet amiss: ^{Verse 24} Brethren and help are against time of trouble: ^{Verse 25} Gold and silver make the foot stand sure; ^{Verse 26} Riches and strength lift up the heart: ^{Verse 27} The fear of the Lord is a fruitful garden, ^{Verse 28} My son, lead not a beggar’s life; ^{Verse 29} The life of him that dependeth on another man’s table is not to be counted for a life; ^{Verse 30} Begging is sweet in the mouth of the shameless: