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10 He brought dignity to the festivals,
    and he adorned the whole cycle
    of sacred seasons,[a]
    as they were praising God’s holy name,
        and from early morning
        the sanctuary resounded.
11 The Lord took away David’s sins,
    and he exalted his power[b] forever.
He established his kingdom by agreement;
    and a glorious throne in Israel.

Solomon

12 After David a well-instructed son arose,
    and because of David,
    he enjoyed a large kingdom.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 47:10 Gk he adorned the times until their completion
  2. Sirach 47:11 LXX horn
  3. Sirach 47:12 Gk he lived in broad places; Heb he lived in security.

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