New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 47:1-5 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. After him came Nathanwho served in David’s presence.

2. Like the choice fat of sacred offerings,so was David in Israel.

3. He played with lions as though they were young goats,and with bears, like lambs of the flock.

4. As a youth he struck down the giantand wiped out the people’s disgrace;His hand let fly the slingstonethat shattered the pride of Goliath.

5. For he had called upon the Most High God,who gave strength to his right armTo defeat the skilled warriorand establish the might of his people.