Sirach 44:16-18

Revised Standard Version

¹⁶ Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up;
    he was an example of repentance to all generations.

¹⁷ Noah was found perfect and righteous;
    in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange;
therefore a remnant was left to the earth
    when the flood came.
¹⁸ Everlasting covenants were made with him
    that all flesh should not be blotted out by a flood.