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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 49

World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible

49:1

The memory of Josiah is like the composition of incense

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49:2

He did what was right in the reforming of the people,

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49:3

He set his heart right towards the Lord.

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49:4

Except David, Hezekiah, and Josiah,

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49:5

They gave their power to others,

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49:6

They set the chosen city of the sanctuary on fire

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49:7

For they mistreated him;

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49:8

Ezekiel saw the vision of glory,

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49:9

For truly he remembered the enemies in rainstorm,

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49:10

Also of the twelve prophets,

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49:11

How shall we magnify Zerubbabel?

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49:12

So was Jesus the son of Josedek,

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49:13

Also of Nehemiah the memory is great.

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49:14

No man was created upon the earth like Enoch,

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49:15

Nor was there a man born like Joseph,

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49:16

Shem and Seth were honoured amongst men,

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