Sirach 44:1-8
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1 Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begat us.
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2 The Lord hath wrought great glory by them through his great power from the beginning.
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3 Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding, and declaring prophecies:
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4 Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:
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5 Such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in writing:
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6 Rich men furnished with ability, living peaceably in their habitations:
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7 All these were honoured in their generations, and were the glory of their times.
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8 There be of them, that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.