Wisdom of Ben Sira 2:9-11

New Catholic Bible

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]
10 Recall the former generations and reflect:
    has anyone who trusted in the Lord ever been disappointed?
Has anyone who persevered in fear of the Lord ever been forsaken,
    or has anyone who called upon him been ignored?
¹¹ For the Lord is compassionate and merciful;
    he forgives sins and saves in the time of distress.