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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 47

World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible

47:1

After him, Nathan rose up

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As is the fat when it is separated from the peace offering,

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He played with lions as with kids,

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In his youth didn’t he kill a giant,

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For he called upon the Most High Lord,

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So they glorified him for his tens of thousands,

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For he destroyed the enemies on every side,

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In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory.

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He set singers before the altar,

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He gave beauty to the feasts,

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The Lord took away his sins,

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After him a wise son rose up,

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Solomon reigned in days of peace.

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How wise you were made in your youth,

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Your influence covered the earth,

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Your name reached to the far away islands,

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For your songs, proverbs, parables,

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By the name of the Lord God,

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You bowed your loins to women,

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You blemished your honour,

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because the sovereignty was divided,

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But the Lord will never forsake his mercy.

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So Solomon rested with his fathers.

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Their sins were multiplied exceedingly,

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For they sought out all manner of wickedness,

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