Sirach 44:16-18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁶ Henoch pleased God, and was translated into paradise, that he may give repentance to the nations.

¹⁷ Noe was found perfect, just, and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation.

¹⁸ Therefore was there a remnant left to the earth, when the flood came.