4 He planned to save his people from ruin, and fortified the city against siege. (WEB) 5 How glorious he was when the people gathered around him as he came out of the house of the veil! (WEB) 6 He was like the morning star among clouds, like the full moon, (WEB)
Sirach 50:4–6
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Sirach 46:1–3
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Sirach 45:1–3
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Habakkuk 3:3–5
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2 Maccabees 15:12–14
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Sirach 50:11–13
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Sirach 47:5–7
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