Common English Bible

Sirach 2:13-17 Common English Bible (CEB)

13. How terrible it will be for the timid heart.Because it doesn’t trust,therefore it won’t be protected.

14. How terrible it will be for youwho have lost your stamina.What will you do when the Lord comes for his inspection?

15. Those who fear the Lordwon’t disobey his words,and those who love himwill keep his ways.

16. Those who fear the Lordwill try to please him,and those who love him will be fully occupied with observing the Law.

17. Those who fear the Lordwill prepare their hearts,and they will humble themselves before him.