Sirach 17:23

23 Afterward God will rise up and repay them; he will deliver their repayment upon their heads. who were abandoning hope.

Sirach 17:23 In-Context

22 A person's acts of charity are like a seal with him, and he will treasure a person's generosity like the apple of his eye.

23 Afterward God will rise up and repay them; he will deliver their repayment upon their heads. who were abandoning hope.

24 However, for those who changed their hearts and minds, God granted a way back, and he encouraged those

25 Turn back to the Lord and leave sin behind; offer prayers in his presence, and reduce your offense.