Ben Sira 44:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 Noah, found just and perfect,
renewed the race in the time of devastation.(A)
Because of his worth there were survivors,
and with a sign to him the deluge ended.
18 A lasting covenant was made with him,
that never again would all flesh be destroyed.
19 Abraham, father of many peoples,
kept his glory without stain:(B)
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