Ben Sira 2:7

7 Ye that fear the Lord, wait for His mercy; and go not aside, lest ye fall.

Ben Sira 2:7 In-Context

5 For gold is tried in the fire and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.

6 Believe in Him, and He will help thee; order thy way aright, and trust in Him.

7 Ye that fear the Lord, wait for His mercy; and go not aside, lest ye fall.

8 Ye that fear the Lord, believe Him; and your reward shall not fail.

9 Ye that fear the Lord, hope for good, and for everlasting joy and mercy.