Sirach 18:10-12

Revised Standard Version

¹⁰ Like a drop of water from the sea and a grain^[a] of sand
    so are a few years in the day of eternity.
¹¹ Therefore the Lord is patient with them
    and pours out his mercy upon them.
¹² He sees and recognizes that their end will be evil;
    therefore he grants them forgiveness in abundance.