17:19 Therefore all their works are as the sun before him, and his eyes are continually upon their ways.
17:20 None of their unrighteous deeds are hid from him, but all their sins are before the Lord
17:21 But the Lord being gracious and knowing his workmanship, neither left nor forsook them, but spared them.
17:22 The alms of a man is as a signet with him, and he will keep the good deeds of man as the apple of the eye, and give repentance to his sons and daughters.
17:23 Afterwards he will rise up and reward them, and render their recompence upon their heads.
17:24 But unto them that repent, he granted them return, and comforted those that failed in patience.
17:25 Return unto the Lord, and forsake thy sins, make thy prayer before his face, and offend less.
17:26 Turn again to the most High, and turn away from iniquity: for he will lead thee out of darkness into the light of health, and hate thou abomination vehemently.
17:27 Who shall praise the most High in the grave, instead of them which live and give thanks?
17:28 Thanksgiving perisheth from the dead, as from one that is not: the living and sound in heart shall praise the Lord.