16 Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up, an example of repentance to all generations. (WEB) 17 Noah was found perfect and righteous. In the season of wrath, he kept the race alive. Therefore a remnant was left on the earth when the flood came. (WEB) 18 Everlasting covenants were made with him, that all flesh should no more be blotted out by a flood. (WEB)
Sirach 44:16–18
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