Wisdom 16:26LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 26 of 29
"That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovedst, might know that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth men, but thy word preserveth them that believe in thee:"
In context
24For the creature serving thee the Creator, is made fierce against the unjust for their punishment; and abateth its strength for the benefit of them that trust in thee.
25Therefore even then it was transformed into all things, and was obedient to thy grace that nourisheth all, according to the will of them that desired it of thee.
26That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovedst, might know that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth men, but thy word preserveth them that believe in thee:
27For that which could not be destroyed by fire, being warmed with a little sunbeam presently melted away:
28That it might be known to all, that we ought to prevent the sun to bless thee, and adore thee at the dawning of the light.