Sirach 2:9-11

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⁹You who fear the Lord, hope for good things,
    for lasting joy and mercy.^[a]
¹⁰Consider the generations of old and see:
    has anyone trusted in the Lord and been disappointed?
Or has anyone persevered in the fear of the Lord^[b] and been forsaken?
    Or has anyone called upon him and been neglected?
¹¹For the Lord is compassionate and merciful;
    he forgives sins and saves in time of distress.

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Footnotes

Sirach 2:9 Other ancient authorities add For his reward is an everlasting gift with joy.
Sirach 2:10 Gk of him

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