Ben Sira 2:13-18

13 Woe to the faint heart, for it has no trust! Therefore it will not be sheltered.

14 Woe to you who have lost your endurance! What will you do when the Lord punishes you?

15 Those who fear the Lord will not disobey his words, and those who love him will keep his ways.

16 Those who fear the Lord will seek his approval, and those who love him will be filled with the law.

17 Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and will humble themselves before him.

18 Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, but not into the hands of men; for as his majesty is, so also is his mercy.