Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 43: 23 - 33

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43:23 By his counsel he stilled the great deep and planted islands in it.
43:24 Those who sail the sea tell of its dangers, and we marvel at what we hear.
43:25 for in it are strange and marvelous works, all kinds of living things, and huge creatures of the sea.
43:26 Because of him his messenger finds the way, and by his word all things hold together.
43:27 Though we speak much we cannot reach the end, and the sum of our words is: "He is the all."
43:28 Where shall we find strength to praise him? For he is greater than all his works.
43:29 Terrible is the Lord and very great, and marvelous is his power.
43:30 When you praise the Lord, exalt him as much as you can; for he will surpass even that. When you exalt him, put forth all your strength, and do not grow weary, for you cannot praise him enough.
43:31 Who has seen him and can describe him? Or who can extol him as he is?
43:32 Many things greater than these lie hidden, for we have seen but few of his works.
43:33 For the Lord has made all things, and to the godly he has granted wisdom.