21 But the Lord being gracious and knowing his workmanship, neither left nor forsook them, but spared them. (KJV) 22 With him the alms of a man is as a signet. He will keep a man’s kindness as the pupil of the eye. (WEB) 23 Afterwards he will rise up and repay them, and give their repayment upon their head. (WEB) 24 However to those who repent he grants a return. He comforts those who are losing hope. (WEB)
Sirach 17:21–24
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