2. Healing itself comes from the Most High, like a gift from a king.

3. The doctor’s learning keeps his head high, he is regarded with awe by potentates.

4. The Lord has brought medicines into existence from the earth, and the sensible man will not despise them.

5. Did no a piece of wood once sweeten the water, thus giving proof of its virtue?

6. He has also given men learning so that they may glory in his mighty works.

7. He uses them to heal and to relieve pain, the chemist makes up a mixture from them.

8. Thus there is no end to his activities, and through his health extends across the world.

9. My son, when you are ill, do not be depressed, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you.

10. Renounce your faults, keep your hands unsoiled, and cleanse your heart from all sin.

11. Offer incense and a memorial of fine flour, and make as rich an offering as you can afford.

12. Then let the doctor take over – the Lord created him too – and do not let him leave you, for you need him.

13. Sometimes success is in their hands,