Ben Sira 51:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 I turned every way, but there was no one to help;
I looked for support but there was none.(A)
8 Then I remembered the mercies of the Lord,
his acts of kindness through ages past;
For he saves those who take refuge in him,
and rescues them from every evil.
9 So I raised my voice from the grave;
from the gates of Sheol I cried for help.
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