New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 46:8-12 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

8. Because of this, these two alone were sparedfrom the six hundred thousand infantry,To lead the people into their heritage,the land flowing with milk and honey.

9. The strength God gave to Calebremained with him even in old ageTill he won his way onto the summits of the land;his family too received a heritage,

10. That all the offspring of Jacob might knowhow good it is to be a devoted follower of the Lord.

11. The Judges, each one of them,whose hearts were not deceived,Who did not abandon God—may their memory be ever blessed!

12. May their bones flourish with new life where they lie,and their names receive fresh luster in their children!