Ben Sira 44:17

17 Noah was found perfect and righteous; in the time of wrath he kept the race alive; therefore a remnant was left on the earth when the flood came.

Ben Sira 44:17 In-Context

15 The assembly declares their wisdom, and the congregation proclaims their praise.
16 Enoch pleased the Lord and was taken up, an example of repentance to all generations.
17 Noah was found perfect and righteous; in the time of wrath he kept the race alive; therefore a remnant was left on the earth when the flood came.
18 Everlasting covenants were made with him that all flesh should never again be blotted out by a flood.
19 Abraham was the great father of a multitude of nations, and no one has been found like him in glory.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Heb: Gk [was taken in exchange]
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