Sirach 15:16-18

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁶ He has placed before you fire and water;
    stretch out your hand for whichever you choose.
¹⁷ Before each person are life and death,
    and whichever one chooses will be given.
¹⁸ For great is the wisdom of the Lord;
    he is mighty in power and sees everything;