Sirach 2:16-18

Revised Standard Version

¹⁶ Those who fear the Lord will seek his approval,
    and those who love him will be filled with the law.
¹⁷ Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts,
    and will humble themselves before him.
¹⁸ Let us fall^[a] into the hands of the Lord,
    but not into the hands of men;
for as his majesty is,
    so also is his mercy.