Sirach 17:24 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

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Common English Bible

²⁴ However, for those who changed their hearts and minds, God granted a way back, and he encouraged those who were abandoning hope.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ And acknowledge the justices and judgments of God, and stand firm in the circumstances set before you and in prayer to the most high God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁴ And know the justices and judgments of God, and stand firm in the lot set before thee, and in prayer to the most high God.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²⁴ But the Lord will allow those who repent to return to him. He always gives encouragement to those who are losing hope.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

²⁴ However to those who repent he grants a return. He comforts those who are losing hope.

Sirach 17:24 Cross References