New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 48:1-7 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Until like fire a prophet appeared,his words a flaming furnace.

2. The staff of life, their bread, he shattered,and in his zeal he made them few in number.

3. By God’s word he shut up the heavensand three times brought down fire.

4. How awesome are you, Elijah!Whose glory is equal to yours?

5. You brought a dead body back to lifefrom Sheol, by the will of the Lord.

6. You sent kings down to destruction,and nobles, from their beds of sickness.

7. You heard threats at Sinai,at Horeb avenging judgments.