Ben Sira 51:11

11 I will always praise you and sing hymns of thanksgiving." You answered my prayer,

Ben Sira 51:11 In-Context

9 Then from here on earth I prayed to you to rescue me from death.

10 I prayed, "O Lord, you are my father; do not abandon me to my troubles when I am helpless against arrogant enemies.

11 I will always praise you and sing hymns of thanksgiving." You answered my prayer,

12 and saved me from the threat of destruction. And so I thank you and praise you. O Lord, I praise you!

13 When I was still young, before I started out on my travels, I boldly prayed for Wisdom.