1 The Lord created man of the earth, and turned him into it again. |
2 He gave them few days, and a short time, and power also over the things therein. |
3 He endued them with strength by themselves, and made them according to his image, |
4 And put the fear of man upon all flesh, and gave him dominion over beasts and fowls. ... |
6 Counsel, and a tongue, and eyes, ears, and a heart, gave he them to understand. |
7 Withal he filled them with the knowledge of understanding, and shewed them good and evil. |
8 He set his eye upon their hearts, that he might shew them the greatness of his works. |
9 He gave them to glory in his marvellous acts for ever, that they might declare his works with understanding. |
10 And the elect shall praise his holy name. |
11 Beside this he gave them knowledge, and the law of life for an heritage. |
12 He made an everlasting covenant with them, and shewed them his judgments. |
13 Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory, and their ears heard his glorious voice. |
14 And he said unto them, Beware of all unrighteousness; and he gave every man commandment concerning his neighbour. |
15 Their ways are ever before him, and shall not be hid from his eyes. |
16 Every man from his youth is given to evil; neither could they make to themselves fleshy hearts for stony. |
