Sirach 2:18-23

Sirach 2:18-23

{2:18} Those who fear the Lord will not be unbelieving toward his Word. And those who love him will keep to his way.
{2:19} Those who fear the Lord will seek the things that are well-pleasing to him. And those who love him will be filled with his law.
{2:20} Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and they will sanctify their souls in his sight.
{2:21} Those who fear the Lord keep his commandments, and they will have patience even until his examination,
{2:22} saying: “If we do not do penance, then we will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men.”
{2:23} For according to his greatness, so also is his mercy with him.

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