Sirach 47:10–18
10He gave beauty to the feasts, and set in order the seasons to completion while they praised his holy name, and the sanctuary resounded from early morning.↗
11The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn forever. He gave him a covenant of kings, and a glorious throne in Israel.↗
12After him a wise son rose up, who because of him lived in security.↗
13Solomon reigned in days of peace. God gave him rest all around, that he might set up a house for his name, and prepare a sanctuary forever.↗
14How wise you were made in your youth, and filled as a river with understanding!↗
15Your influence covered the earth, and you filled it with parables and riddles.↗
16Your name reached to the far away islands, and you were loved for your peace.↗
17For your songs, proverbs, parables, and interpretations, the countries marveled at you.↗
18By the name of the Lord God, who is called the God of Israel, you gathered gold like tin, and multiplied silver like lead.↗
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