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) 25 Return to the Lord, and forsake sins. Make your prayer before his face offend less. (WEB)
Sirach 17:23–25
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2 Maccabees 1:4–6
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Acts 3:18–20
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Testament of Zebulun 2:29–31
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Job 8:5–7
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Sirach 39:4–6
4 He will serve among great men and appear before him who rules. He will travel through the land of foreign nations, for he has learned what is good and evil among men. (WEB) 5 He will apply his heart to return early to the Lord who made him, and will make supplication… (WEB) 6 … (WEB)
Book of Jubilees 5:17–19
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