Sirach 44:3-12

1. 3 Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding, and declaring prophecies:

2. 4 Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:

3. 5 Such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in writing:

4. 6 Rich men furnished with ability, living peaceably in their habitations:

5. 7 All these were honoured in their generations, and were the glory of their times.

6. 8 There be of them, that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.

7. 9 And some there be, which have no memorial; who are perished, as though they had never been; and are become as though they had never been born; and their children after them.

8. 10 But these were merciful men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten.

9. 11 With their seed shall continually remain a good inheritance, and their children are within the covenant.

10. 12 Their seed standeth fast, and their children for their sakes.

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