Sirach 17:21LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 21 of 31
"Turn to the Lord, and forsake thy sins:"
In context
19And afterward he shall rise up, and shall render them their reward, to every one upon their own head, and shall turn them down into the bowels of the earth.
20But to the penitent he hath given the way of justice, and he hath strengthened them that were fainting in patience, and hath appointed to them the lot of truth.
21Turn to the Lord, and forsake thy sins:
22Make thy prayer before the face of the Lord, and offend less.
23Return to the Lord, and turn away from thy injustice, and greatly hate abomination.