Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 35:3

εὐδοκία Κυρίου ἀποστῆναι ἀπὸ πονηρίας, καὶ ἐξιλασμὸς ἀποστῆναι ἀπὸ ἀδικίας.
King James Version (KJV)

To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; and to forsake unrighteousness is a propitiation.

Modern English

Turning away from wickedness pleases the Lord, and forsaking injustice is an atonement.

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