Sirach 17:24-26

Revised Standard Version

²⁴ Yet to those who repent he grants a return,
    and he encourages those whose endurance is failing.

²⁵ Turn to the Lord and forsake your sins;
    pray in his presence and lessen your offenses.
²⁶ Return to the Most High and turn away from iniquity,^[a]
    and hate abominations intensely.