Add parallel Print Page Options

10 Consider the ancient generations and see:
    who ever trusted in the Lord and was put to shame?
Or who ever persevered in the fear of the Lord[a] and was forsaken?
    Or who ever called upon him and was overlooked?
11 For the Lord is compassionate and merciful;
    he forgives sins and saves in time of affliction.

12 Woe to timid hearts and to slack hands,
    and to the sinner who walks along two ways!

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Sirach 2:10 Gk of him

Bible Gateway Recommends

RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2
RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2
Retail: $34.95
Our Price: $31.46
Save: $3.49 (10%)
RSV-CE Bible Ultrasoft Burgundy - Slightly Imperfect
RSV-CE Bible Ultrasoft Burgundy - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $54.95
Our Price: $42.04
Save: $12.91 (23%)
Youcat Bible
Youcat Bible
Our Price: $24.95
2.5 of 5.0 stars