9 Many will commend his understanding. So long as the world endures, it won’t be blotted out. His memory won’t depart. His name will live from generation to generation. (WEB) 10 Nations will declare his wisdom. The congregation will proclaim his praise. (WEB) 11 If he continues, he will leave a greater name than a thousand. If he finally rests, it is enough for him. (WEB)
Sirach 39:9–11
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Sirach 37:25–27
25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB) 26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever. (WEB) 27 My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it. (WEB)
Psalms 72:16–18
16 May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field. 17 May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In h…
Sirach 44:14–16
14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB) 15 People will declare their wisdom. The congregation proclaims their praise. (WEB) 16 Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up, an example of repentance to all generations. (WEB)
Sirach 31:10–12
10 Who has been tried by it, and found perfect? Then let him boast. Who has had the power to transgress, and has not transgressed? And to do evil, and has not done it? (WEB) 11 His prosperity will be made sure. The congregation will proclaim his alms. (WEB) 12 Do you sit at a great… (WEB)
Psalms 61:5–7
5 For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name. 6 Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations. 7 May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion a…
Psalms 25:12–14
12 Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him. 13 His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. 14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
Psalms 45:16–17
16 Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. 17 I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.
2 Enoch 35:2–3
2 He who raises that generation, shall reveal to them the books of thy handwriting, of thy fathers, to them to whom he must point out the guardianship of the world, to the faithful men and workers of my pleasure, who do not acknowledge my name in vain. (2EN) 3 And they… (2EN)
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