New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 39:7-11 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

7. He will direct his knowledge and his counsel,as he meditates upon God’s mysteries.

8. He will show the wisdom of what he has learnedand glory in the Law of the Lord’s covenant.

9. Many will praise his understanding;his name can never be blotted out;Unfading will be his memory,through all generations his name will live;

10. Peoples will speak of his wisdom,and the assembly will declare his praise.

11. While he lives he is one out of a thousand,and when he dies he leaves a good name.