Ben Sira 51:8

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.

Ben Sira 51:8 In-Context

6 I was once brought face-to-face with death;

7 enemies surrounded me everywhere. I looked for someone to help me, but there was no one there.

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.