Sirach 44:15-17

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁵ The assembly declares^[a] 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;^[b]
therefore a remnant was left on the earth
    when the flood came.