Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 2:10

ἐμβλέψατε εἰς ἀρχαίας γενεὰς καὶ ἴδετε· τίς ἐνεπίστευσε Κυρίῳ καὶ κατῃσχύνθη; ἢ τίς ἐνέμεινε τῷ φόβῳ αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐγκατελείφθη; ἢ τίς ἐπεκαλέσατο αὐτόν, καὶ ὑπερεῖδεν αὐτόν;
King James Version (KJV)

Look at the generations of old, and see; did ever any trust in the Lord, and was confounded? or did any abide in his fear, and was forsaken? or whom did he ever despise, that called upon him?

Modern English

Look at generations past and see: has anyone ever trusted the Lord and been let down? Has anyone remained in his fear and been abandoned? Has he ever ignored anyone who called on him?

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