10. like an olive-tree loaded with fruit, like a cypress-tree towering into the clouds.
11. When Simon put on his magnificent robe and went up to the holy altar dressed in perfect splendour, he made the Temple courtyard a majestic sight.
12. When the priests handed him the portions of the sacrifice as he stood beside the altar with his assistants circling him like a wreath, he was like a young cedar of Lebanon surrounded by palm-trees.
13. Those were the descendants of Aaron in their splendid garments, standing before the whole assembly of Israel, holding in their hands the offering made to the Lord.
14. When he had finished the service at the altar and had arranged the sacrifice to the Most High, the Almighty,
15. he reached for a cup and poured out sweet-smelling wine at the foot of the altar as an offering to the Most High, the universal King.