2 He made him equal to the glory of the saints, and magnified him in the fears of his enemies. (WEB)
Sirach 45:2
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Sirach 46:1–3
1 Joshua the son of Nun was valiant in war, and was the successor of Moses in prophecies. He was made great according to his name for the saving of God’s elect, to take vengeance on the enemies that rose up against them, that he might give Israel their inherita… (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 25:9–11
9 For thy right hand lifted me up and removed sickness from me: (ODE) 10 And I became mighty in: the truth, and holy by thy righteousness; and all my adversaries were afraid of me; (ODE) 11 And I became admirable by the name of the Lord, and was justified by His gentleness, and Hi… (ODE)
Psalms 21:4–6
4 He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever. 5 Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty. 6 For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
Sirach 47:4–6
4 In his youth didn’t he kill a giant, and take away reproach from the people when he lifted up his hand with a sling stone, and beat down the boasting Goliath? (WEB) 5 For he called upon the Most High Lord, and he gave him strength in his right hand to kill a man might… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 3:6–8
6 The lawless shrunk back for fear of him, and all the workers of lawlessness were very troubled, and deliverance prospered in his hand. (WEB) 7 He angered many kings and made Jacob glad with his acts. His memory is blessed forever. (WEB) 8 He went through the cities of Judah, d… (WEB)
Sirach 44:1–3
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) 3 Some ruled in their kingdoms and were men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding. Some have spo… (WEB)
Sirach 47:10–12
10 He 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. (WEB) 11 The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn forever. He gave him a covenant of kings, and a gloriou… (WEB)
Sirach 48:3–5
3 By the word of the Lord he shut up the heavens. He brought down fire three times. (WEB) 4 How you were glorified, O Elijah, in your wondrous deeds! Whose glory is like yours? (WEB) 5 You raised up a dead man from death, from Hades, by the word of the Most High. (WEB)
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