Sirach 15:16-18

Common English Bible

¹⁶ He has put fire and water before you;
    you can stretch out your hand
    for whichever you choose.
¹⁷ Life and death are in front
of human beings;
    and they will be granted
    whichever they please,
¹⁸         because the wisdom
        of the Lord is great;
        he’s mighty in authority,
        he sees everything,