Sirach 2:1–9
1My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation.↗
2Set your heart aright, constantly endure, and don’t make haste in time of calamity.↗
3Cling to him, and don’t depart, that you may be increased at your latter end.↗
4Accept whatever is brought upon you, and be patient when you suffer humiliation.↗
5For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation.↗
6Put your trust in him, and he will help you. Make your ways straight, and set your hope on him.↗
7All you who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. Don’t turn aside, lest you fall.↗
8All you who fear the Lord, put your trust in him, and your reward will not fail.↗
9All you who fear the Lord, hope for good things, and for eternal gladness and mercy.↗
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