Sirach 17:26-28

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁶ Tarry not in the error of the ungodly, give glory before death. Praise perisheth from the dead as nothing.

²⁷ Give thanks whilst thou art living, whilst thou art alive and in health thou shalt give thanks, and shalt praise God, and shalt glory in his mercies.

²⁸ How great is the mercy of the Lord, and his forgiveness to them that turn to him!