New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 36:9-20 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

9. humble the enemy, scatter the foe.

10. Hasten the ending, appoint the time,and let people proclaim your mighty deeds.

11. Let raging fire consume the fugitive,and your people’s oppressors meet destruction.

12. Crush the heads of the hostile rulerswho say, “There is no one besides me.”

13. Gather all the tribes of Jacob,

16. that they may inherit the land as in days of old.

17. Show mercy to the people called by your name:Israel, whom you named your firstborn.

18. Take pity on your holy city:Jerusalem, your dwelling place.

19. Fill Zion with your majesty,your temple with your glory.

20. Give evidence of your deeds of old;fulfill the prophecies spoken in your name.