Sirach 36:10–18
10Crush the heads of the rulers of the enemies who say, “There is no one but ourselves.”↗
11Gather all the tribes of Jacob together, and take them for your inheritance, as from the beginning.↗
12O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by your name, and upon Israel, whom you likened to a firstborn.↗
13Have compassion upon the city of your sanctuary, Jerusalem, the place of your rest.↗
14Fill Zion. Exalt your oracles and fill your people with your glory.↗
15Give testimony to those who were your creatures in the beginning, and fulfill the prophecies that have been spoken in your name.↗
16Reward those who wait for you, and men will put their trust in your prophets.↗
17Listen, O Lord, to the prayer of your servants, according to the blessing of Aaron concerning your people; and all those who are on the earth will know that you are the Lord, the eternal God.↗
18The belly will eat any food, but one food is better than another.↗
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