Sirach 3:17LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 17 of 34
"And in justice thou shalt be built up, and in the day of affliction thou shalt be remembered: and thy sins shall melt away as the ice in the fair warm weather."
In context
15And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy strength: for the relieving of the father shall not be forgotten.
16For good shall be repaid to thee for the sin of thy mother.
17And in justice thou shalt be built up, and in the day of affliction thou shalt be remembered: and thy sins shall melt away as the ice in the fair warm weather.
18Of what an evil fame is he that forsaketh his father: and he is cursed of God that angereth his mother.
19My son, do thy works in meekness, and thou shalt be beloved above the glory of men.