Sirach 17:20-30
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20 None of their unrighteous deeds are hid from him, but all their sins are before the Lord
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21 But the Lord being gracious and knowing his workmanship, neither left nor forsook them, but spared them.
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22 The alms of a man is as a signet with him, and he will keep the good deeds of man as the apple of the eye, and give repentance to his sons and daughters.
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23 Afterwards he will rise up and reward them, and render their recompence upon their heads.
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24 But unto them that repent, he granted them return, and comforted those that failed in patience.
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25 Return unto the Lord, and forsake thy sins, make thy prayer before his face, and offend less.
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26 Turn again to the most High, and turn away from iniquity: for he will lead thee out of darkness into the light of health, and hate thou abomination vehemently.
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27 Who shall praise the most High in the grave, instead of them which live and give thanks?
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28 Thanksgiving perisheth from the dead, as from one that is not: the living and sound in heart shall praise the Lord.
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29 How great is the lovingkindness of the Lord our God, and his compassion unto such as turn unto him in holiness!
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30 For all things cannot be in men, because the son of man is not immortal.