Ben Sira 17:25-27

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

26 Return to the Most High and turn away from iniquity, and hate intensely what he abhors.

27 Who will sing praises to the Most High in Hades in place of the living who give thanks?

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities add [for he will lead you out of darkness to the light of health.]