Sirach 44:1–9
1Let us now praise famous men, our ancestors in their generations.↗
2The Lord created great glory in them— his mighty power from the beginning.↗
3Some ruled in their kingdoms and were men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding. Some have spoken in prophecies,↗
4leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people. Their words in their instruction were wise.↗
5Some composed musical tunes, and set forth verses in writing,↗
6rich men endowed with ability, living peaceably in their homes.↗
7All these were honored in their generations, and were outstanding in their days.↗
8Some of them have left a name behind them, so that others declare their praises.↗
9But of others, there is no memory. They perished as though they had not been. They become as though they had not been born, they and their children after them.↗
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