Ben Sira 17:23-27

23 Afterward he will arise and requite them, and he will bring their recompense on their heads.

24 Yet to those who repent he grants a return, and he encourages those whose endurance is failing.

25 Turn to the Lord and forsake your sins; pray in his presence and lessen your offenses.

26 Return to the Most High and turn away from iniquity, and hate abominations intensely.

27 Who will sing praises to the Most High in Hades, as do those who are alive and give thanks?