1 Let us now praise famous men, our ancestors in their generations. (WEB) 2 The Lord created great glory in them— his mighty power from the beginning. (WEB)
Sirach 44:1–2
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Sirach 44:6–8
6 rich men endowed with ability, living peaceably in their homes. (WEB) 7 All these were honored in their generations, and were outstanding in their days. (WEB) 8 Some of them have left a name behind them, so that others declare their praises. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:50–52
50 Now, my children, be zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of your fathers. (WEB) 51 Call to remembrance the deeds of our fathers which they did in their generations; and receive great glory and an everlasting name. (WEB) 52 Wasn’t Abraham found faithful in t… (WEB)
Psalms 111:1–3
1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. 2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. 3 Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.
Psalms 148:4–6
4 Praise Him, O highest heavens, and you waters above the skies. 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. 6 He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away.
Psalms 145:3–5
3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— 5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
Psalms 147:4–6
4 He determines the number of the stars; He calls them each by name. 5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. 6 The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
Tobit 13:3–5
3 Give thanks to him before the Gentiles, all you children of Israel! For he has scattered us among them. (WEB) 4 Declare his greatness, there. Extol him before all the living, because he is our Lord, and God is our Father forever. (WEB) 5 He will scourge us for our iniquities,… (WEB)
Sirach 3:19–21
19 Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek. (KJV) 20 For the power of the Lord is great, and he is glorified by those who are lowly. (WEB) 21 Don’t seek things that are too hard for you, and don’t search out things that are above your strengt… (WEB)
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