Common English Bible

Sirach 47:7-11 Common English Bible (CEB)

7. David destroyed his enemieson every side,and he despised the Philistines,his adversaries;he shattered their power,which has never recovered.

8. In everything he did, he gave thanksto the holy one, the Most High,with glorious words.He sang hymns with all his heart,and he loved his maker.

9. He appointed singers with harpsbefore the altarto make sweet melody with their sounds.

10. He brought dignity to the festivals,and he adorned the whole cycleof sacred seasons,as they were praising God’s holy name,and from early morningthe sanctuary resounded.

11. The Lord took away David’s sins,and he exalted his power forever.He established his kingdom by agreement;and a glorious throne in Israel.