Sirach 49:10–16
10Also of the twelve prophets, may their bones flourish again out of their place. He comforted the people of Jacob, and delivered them by confident hope.↗
11How shall we magnify Zerubbabel? He was like a signet ring on the right hand.↗
12So was Jesus the son of Josedek, who in their days built the house, and exalted a people holy to the Lord, prepared for everlasting glory.↗
13Also of Nehemiah the memory is great. He raised up for us fallen walls, set up the gates and bars, and rebuilt our houses.↗
14No man was created upon the earth like Enoch, for he was taken up from the earth.↗
15Nor was there a man born like Joseph, a leader of his kindred, a supporter of the people. Even his bones were cared for.↗
16Shem and Seth were honored among men, but above every living thing in the creation was Adam.↗
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