Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 51:5-8 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

5. from death itself;from vicious slander reported to the king.

6. I was once brought face to face with death;

7. enemies surrounded me everywhere.I looked for someone to help me,but there was no one there.

8. But then, O Lord, I remembered how merciful you areand what you had done in times past.I remembered that you rescue those who rely on you,that you save them from their enemies.

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