Sirach 44:16

Enoch

16 Enoch pleased the Lord and was transferred, an example of a changed heart and mind for generations.

Sirach 44:16 In-Context

14 Their bodies were buried in peace, but their name lives for generations.
15 The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will proclaim their praise.
16 Enoch pleased the Lord and was transferred, an example of a changed heart and mind for generations.
17 Noah was found perfect and righteous; in a time of anger, he was selected in exchange for the ungodly. Because of him, a few survivors remained on the earth when the flood happened.
18 Eternal covenants were made with him so that all living things would not be wiped out by a flood again.

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