Sirach 17:22-24

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²² Make thy prayer before the face of the Lord, and offend less.

²³ Return to the Lord, and turn away from thy injustice, and greatly hate abomination.

²⁴ And know the justices and judgments of God, and stand firm in the lot set before thee, and in prayer to the most high God.