Sirach 44:18

¹⁶Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.

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

— Sirach 44:18 —

¹⁹Abraham was a great father of many people: in glory was there none like unto him;

²⁰Who kept the law of the most High, and was in covenant with him: he established the covenant in his flesh; and when he was proved, he was found faithful.