Sirach 39:16-18

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁶ “All the works of the Lord are very good,
    and whatever he commands will be done at the appointed time.
¹⁷ No one can say, ‘What is this?’ or ‘Why is that?’—
    for at the appointed time all such questions will be answered.
At his word the waters stood in a heap,
    and the reservoirs of water at the word of his mouth.
¹⁸ When he commands, his every purpose is fulfilled,
    and none can limit his saving power.