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Sirach 47:1-9 World English Bible (WEB)

1. And after him rose up Nathan To prophesy in the days of David.

2. As is the fat when it is separated from the peace offering, So was David separated from the children of Israel.

3. He played with lions as with kids, And with bears as with lambs of the flock.

4. In his youth did he not kill a giant, And take away reproach from the people, When he lifted up his hand with a sling stone, And beat down the boasting of Goliath?

5. For he called upon the Most High Lord; And he gave him strength in his right hand, To kill a man mighty in war, To exalt the horn of his people.

6. So they glorified him for his ten thousands, And praised him for the blessings of the Lord, In that there was given him a diadem of glory.

7. For he destroyed the enemies on every side, And brought to nothing the Philistines his adversaries, Brake their horn in pieces to this day.

8. In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory; With his whole heart he sang praise, And loved him that made him.

9. Also he set singers before the altar, And to make sweet melody by their music.