Wisdom of Ben Sira 2:7-9

New Catholic Bible

⁷ You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy;
    do not stray, for otherwise you will fall.
⁸ You who fear the Lord, trust in him,
    and you will not forfeit your reward.
⁹ You who fear the Lord, hope for good things,
    for everlasting joy and mercy.
    [For his reward is an everlasting gift of joy.]^[a]