Sirach 44:17-19

Revised Standard Version

¹⁷ Noah was found perfect and righteous;
    in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange;
therefore a remnant was left to the earth
    when the flood came.
¹⁸ Everlasting covenants were made with him
    that all flesh should not be blotted out by a flood.

¹⁹ Abraham was the great father of a multitude of nations,
    and no one has been found like him in glory;