Ben Sira 36:17

17 You have always been gracious to your people; listen to your servants as we pray. Then everyone on earth will recognize that you are the Lord, the God of the ages.

Ben Sira 36:17 In-Context

15 Testify for your people, whom you created in the beginning; fulfill the prophecies that have been spoken in your name.

16 Reward those who have put their faith in you, and vindicate your prophets.

17 You have always been gracious to your people; listen to your servants as we pray. Then everyone on earth will recognize that you are the Lord, the God of the ages.

18 Any kind of food can be eaten, but some foods are better than others.

19 And just as the tongue can distinguish the flavors of different kinds of meat, so a sharp mind can detect lies.

Footnotes

• [a] [Hebrew] You have . . . people; [Greek] According to the blessing of Aaron on your people.