Sirach 39:29-31

Good News Translation

^29-30 Vicious animals, scorpions, and snakes;
    the sword that destroys the wicked;
fire, hail, famine, and disease;
    these have all been created as punishments.
³¹ They are all glad to obey the Lord's command
    and are ready to serve him here on earth.
When their times of duty come,
    they never disobey.