3 He played with lions as with kids, and with bears as with lambs of the flock. (WEB) 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 mighty in war, to exalt the horn of his people. (WEB)
Sirach 47:3–5
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Sirach 46:1–3
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1 Samuel 17:35–37
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1 Maccabees 6:44–46
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Sirach 45:1–3
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