Sirach 44:15-17

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁵ Peoples will declare their wisdom,
    and the congregation proclaims their praise.

¹⁶ Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up;
    he was an example of repentance to all generations.

¹⁷ Noah was found perfect and righteous;
    in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange;
therefore a remnant was left to the earth
    when the flood came.