1 The Lord created mankind out of earth, and turned them back to it again. (WEB) 2 He gave them days by number, and a set time, and gave them authority over the things that are on it. (WEB) 3 He endowed them with strength proper to them, and made them according to his own image. (WEB) 4 He put the fear of man upon all flesh, and gave him dominion over beasts and birds. (WEB) 5 They received the use of the five operations of the Lord, and in the sixth place he imparted them understanding, and in the seventh speech, an interpreter of the cogitations thereof. (KJV) 6 He gave them counsel, tongue, eyes, ears, and heart to have understanding. (WEB) 7 He filled them with the knowledge of wisdom, and showed them good and evil. (WEB)
Sirach 17:1–7
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