Sirach 17:26-28

Common English Bible

²⁶ Return to the Most High,
and turn from injustice,^[a]
    and hate what he detests.
²⁷ Who will praise the Most High
in the grave^[b]
    instead of the living
    and those who give thanks?
²⁸ From the dead thanksgiving has perished, since they are no longer alive;
    those who are alive and healthy
    will praise the Lord.