New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 44:12-18 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

12. Through God’s covenant their family endures,and their offspring for their sake.

13. And for all time their progeny will endure,their glory will never be blotted out;

14. Their bodies are buried in peace,but their name lives on and on.

15. At gatherings their wisdom is retold,and the assembly proclaims their praises.

16. [Enoch walked with the Lord and was taken,that succeeding generations might learn by his example.]

17. Noah, found just and perfect,renewed the race in the time of devastation.Because of his worth there were survivors,and with a sign to him the deluge ended.

18. A lasting covenant was made with him,that never again would all flesh be destroyed.