14 By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation, and the Lord watched over Jacob. (WEB) 15 By his faithfulness he was proved to be a prophet. By his words he was known to be faithful in vision. (WEB) 16 When his enemies pressed on him on every side, he called upon the Lord, the Mighty One, with the offering of the suckling lamb. (WEB)
Sirach 46:14–16
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