Sirach 2:9-11

Common English Bible

⁹ You who fear the Lord,
hope for good things,
    for unending joy and mercy.^[a]
10 Look at the people
from long ago and see:
    Who trusted in the Lord
    and was put to shame?
    Or who remained firm in godly fear
    and was left behind?
    Or who called upon the Lord, and the Lord
overlooked him?
¹¹ After all, the Lord is compassionate
and merciful;
    he forgives sins and rescues people
    in a time of hardship.