Sirach 51:1-3

Good News Translation

51 I give you thanks, O Lord and King;
    I praise you as my God and Savior.
I give you thanks,
²     for you have helped me and protected me.
You have rescued me from death,
    from dangerous lies and slander.
³ You helped me when no one else would;
    in your great mercy you saved me
    from the many troubles I have known:
from the glaring hatred of my enemies,
    who wanted to put an end to my life;