75 Don’t be afraid, and don’t doubt, for God is your guide. (WEB) 76 You who keep my commandments and precepts,” says the Lord God, “don’t let your sins weigh you down, and don’t let your iniquities lift themselves up.” (WEB) 77 Woe to those who are choked with their sins and covered with their iniquities, like a field is choked with bushes, and its path covered with thorns, that no one may travel through! (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:75–77
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2 Esdras 16:66–68
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Sirach 2:6–8
6 Put your trust in him, and he will help you. Make your ways straight, and set your hope on him. (WEB) 7 All you who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. Don’t turn aside, lest you fall. (WEB) 8 All you who fear the Lord, put your trust in him, and your reward will not fail. (WEB)
Sirach 7:15–17
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