Wisdom of Ben Sira 18:12-14

New Catholic Bible

¹² He sees and recognizes how wretched their end will be,
    and thus he is even more lavish with his compassion.
¹³ Man’s compassion is for his neighbor,
    but the compassion of the Lord extends to everyone.
He rebukes, trains, and teaches them,
    and he brings them back into the fold as a shepherd does his flock.
¹⁴ He has compassion on those who accept his teaching
    and are diligent in obeying his precepts.