Ben Sira 51:10

10 I prayed, "O Lord, you are my father; do not abandon me to my troubles when I am helpless against arrogant enemies.

Ben Sira 51:10 In-Context

8 But then, O Lord, I remembered how merciful you are and what you had done in times past. I remembered that you rescue those who rely on you, that you save them from their enemies.

9 Then from here on earth I prayed to you to rescue me from death.

10 I prayed, "O Lord, you are my father; do not abandon me to my troubles when I am helpless against arrogant enemies.

11 I will always praise you and sing hymns of thanksgiving." You answered my prayer,

12 and saved me from the threat of destruction. And so I thank you and praise you. O Lord, I praise you!

Footnotes

• [a] [Hebrew] you are my father; [Greek] father of my Lord.