Sirach 2:10-12

Common English Bible

¹⁰ Look at the people
from long ago and see:
    Who trusted in the Lord
    and was put to shame?
    Or who remained firm in godly fear
    and was left behind?
    Or who called upon the Lord, and the Lord
overlooked him?
¹¹ After all, the Lord is compassionate
and merciful;
    he forgives sins and rescues people
    in a time of hardship.

¹² How terrible it will be
for cowardly hearts and idle hands
    and for a sinner who sets foot
    upon two paths.