Ben Sira 2:10

10 Consider the ancient generations and see: who ever trusted in the Lord and was put to shame? Or who ever persevered in the fear of the Lord and was forsaken? Or who ever called upon him and was overlooked?

Ben Sira 2:10 In-Context

8 You who fear the Lord, trust in him, and your reward will not fail;

9 you who fear the Lord, hope for good things, for everlasting joy and mercy.

10 Consider the ancient generations and see: who ever trusted in the Lord and was put to shame? Or who ever persevered in the fear of the Lord and was forsaken? Or who ever called upon him and was overlooked?

11 For the Lord is compassionate and merciful; he forgives sins and saves in time of affliction.

12 Woe to timid hearts and to slack hands, and to the sinner who walks along two ways!