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) 6 So they glorified him for his tens of thousands, and praised him for the blessings of the Lord, in that a glorious diadem was given to him. (WEB) 7 For he destroyed the enemies on every side, and defeated the Philistines his adversaries. He broke their horn in pieces to this day. (WEB)
Sirach 47:5–7
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Sirach 45:1–3
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Sirach 47:10–12
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Sirach 46:1–3
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Psalms 144:9–11
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Psalms 89:16–18
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