Ben Sira 17:24

24 And know the justices and judgments of God, and stand firm in the lot set before thee, and in prayer to the most high God.

Ben Sira 17:24 In-Context

22 Make thy prayer before the face of the Lord, and offend less.
23 Return to the Lord, and turn away from thy injustice, and greatly hate abomination.
24 And know the justices and judgments of God, and stand firm in the lot set before thee, and in prayer to the most high God.
25 Go to the side of the holy age, with them that live and give praise to God.
26 Tarry not in the error of the ungodly, give glory before death. Praise perisheth from the dead as nothing.
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