OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 17:24

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However to those who repent he grants a return. He comforts those who are losing hope.

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Verse 24. And. Greek “return to the Highest, and be converted from injustice, (for he shall lead from darkness to the light of health) and greatly abhor abomination. Who shall praise the most high in hell, instead of the living, and of those who make a return of praise, or confession? Praise perisheth from the dead, as from one who has had no being. The living and sound of heart shall praise the Lord. (28.) How,” and so forth Bible. Psalms 87:11. Calmet.—We cannot merit perseverance, but must pray for it incessantly. Worthington.

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