Wisdom of Ben Sira 17:21-23

New Catholic Bible

[²¹ Yet the Lord, who is compassionate
    and knows how they are formed,
has neither left nor abandoned them
    but spared them.]^[a]
22 Almsgiving is like a signet ring to him,
    and he cherishes kindness like the apple of his eye.
    [He apportions repentance to his sons and daughters.]^[b]
23 In the end, he will rise up and repay the wicked,
    bringing down retribution on their heads.