Sirach 15:16-20

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;
¹⁹ his eyes are on those who fear him,
    and he knows every human action.
²⁰ He has not commanded anyone to be wicked,
    and he has not given anyone permission to sin.