Sirach 20:4LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 4 of 33
"How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin."
In context
2The lust of an eunuch shall devour a young maiden:
3So is he that by violence executeth unjust judgment.
4How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin.
5There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech.
6There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper time.