Sirach 39:9-20
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9 Many shall commend his understanding; and so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out; his memorial shall not depart away, and his name shall live from generation to generation.
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10 Nations shall shew forth his wisdom, and the congregation shall declare his praise.
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11 If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: and if he live, he shall increase it.
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12 Yet have I more to say, which I have thought upon; for I am filled as the moon at the full.
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13 Hearken unto me, ye holy children, and bud forth as a rose growing by the brook of the field:
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14 And give ye a sweet savour as frankincense, and flourish as a lily, send forth a smell, and sing a song of praise, bless the Lord in all his works.
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15 Magnify his name, and shew forth his praise with the songs of your lips, and with harps, and in praising him ye shall say after this manner:
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16 All the works of the Lord are exceeding good, and whatsoever he commandeth shall be accomplished in due season.
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17 And none may say, What is this? wherefore is that? for at time convenient they shall all be sought out: at his commandment the waters stood as an heap, and at the words of his mouth the receptacles of waters.
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18 At his commandment is done whatsoever pleaseth him; and none can hinder, when he will save.
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19 The works of all flesh are before him, and nothing can be hid from his eyes.
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20 He seeth from everlasting to everlasting; and there is nothing wonderful before him.