Sirach 34:12-18

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹² I have often been in danger of death,
    but have escaped because of these experiences.

¹³ The spirit of those who fear the Lord will live,
    for their hope is in him who saves them.
¹⁴ He who fears the Lord will not be timid,
    nor play the coward, for he is his hope.
¹⁵ Blessed is the soul of the man who fears the Lord!
    To whom does he look? And who is his support?
¹⁶ The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love him,
    a mighty protection and strong support,
a shelter from the hot wind and a shade from noonday sun,
    a guard against stumbling and a defense against falling.
¹⁷ He lifts up the soul and gives light to the eyes;
    he grants healing, life, and blessing.

¹⁸ If one sacrifices from what has been wrongfully obtained, the offering is blemished;^[a]
    the gifts^[b] of the lawless are not acceptable.