New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 48:19-25 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

19. The people’s hearts melted within them,and they were in anguish like that of childbirth.

20. But they called upon the Most High Godand lifted up their hands to him;He heard the prayer they uttered,and saved them through Isaiah.

21. God struck the camp of the Assyriansand routed them with a plague.

22. For Hezekiah did what was rightand held fast to the paths of David,As ordered by the illustrious prophetIsaiah, who saw truth in visions.

23. In his lifetime he turned back the sunand prolonged the life of the king.

24. By his powerful spirit he looked into the futureand consoled the mourners of Zion;

25. He foretold what would happen till the end of time,hidden things yet to be fulfilled.