Common English Bible

Sirach 46:14-17 Common English Bible (CEB)

14. He judged the congregationby the Lord’s law,and the Lord watched over Jacob.

15. He proved to be a reliable prophetbecause of his faithfulness,and through his wordshe became known as a trustworthy seer.

16. He called upon the Lord, the mighty one,with an offering of a nursing lambwhen his enemies pressed on himfrom every side.

17. The Lord thundered from heaven,and he made his voice loudly heard.