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Ben Sira 2:17

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17 Those who fear the Lord are always ready to serve him. They humble themselves before him, and say,
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15 Those who fear the Lord do not disobey his commands; those who love him will live as he wants them to live.
16 Those who fear and love the Lord will try to please him and devote themselves to the Law.
17 Those who fear the Lord are always ready to serve him. They humble themselves before him, and say,
18 "We place our destiny in the hands of the Lord, not in human hands, because his mercy is as great as his majesty."
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.