10 Look at the generations of old, and see: Who ever put his trust in the Lord, and was ashamed? Or who remained in his fear, and was forsaken? Or who called upon him, and he neglected him? (WEB) 11 For the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. He forgives sins and saves in time of affliction. (WEB) 12 Woe to fearful hearts, to faint hands, and to the sinner who goes two ways! (WEB)
Sirach 2:10–12
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20 I was cast into prison, I was beaten, I was mocked; but the Lord granted me to find mercy, in the sight of the keeper of the prison. (T12) 21 For the Lord doth not forsake them that fear Him, neither in darkness, nor in bonds, nor in tribulations, nor in necessities. (T12) 22 Fo… (T12)
Sirach 5:3–5
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1 Clement 22:7–8
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Psalms 115:10–12
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Psalms 86:4–6
4 Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 5 For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. 6 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy.
1 Maccabees 2:60–62
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Psalms 25:5–7
5 Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. 6 Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion, for they are from age to age. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me ac…
Psalms 130:3–5
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