Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 44:23-27 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

23. and to exalt his offspring like the stars, and to give an inheritance to them from sea to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.

24. And he acted in like manner toward Isaac, because of his father Abraham.

25. The Lord gave the blessing of all the nations to him, and he confirmed his covenant upon the head of Jacob.

26. He acknowledged him in his blessings, and he gave an inheritance to him, and he distributed to him the portion of the twelve tribes.

27. And he preserved for him men of mercy, who were found to have grace before the eyes of all flesh.