Honour the physician for the need thou hast of him: for the most High hath created him. 2For all healing is from God, and he shall receive gifts of the king. 3The skill of the physician shall lift up his head, and in the sight of great men he shall be praised. 4The most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. 5Was not bitter water made sweet with wood? 6The virtue of these things is come to the knowledge of men, and the most High hath given knowledge to men, that he may be honoured in his wonders. 7By these he shall cure and shall allay their pains, and of these the apothecary shall make sweet confections, and shall make up ointments of health, and of his works there shall be no end. 8For the peace of God is over all the face of the earth. 9My son, in thy sickness neglect not thyself, but pray to the Lord, and he shall heal thee. 10Turn away from sin and order thy hands aright, and cleanse thy heart from all offence. 11Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour, and make a fat offering, and then give place to the physician. 12For the Lord created him: and let him not depart from thee, for his works are necessary. 13For there is a time when thou must fall into their hands: 14And they shall beseech the Lord, that he would prosper what they give for ease and remedy, for their conversation. 15He that sinneth in the sight of his Maker, shall fall into the hands of the physician.