Sirach 48:11-21
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11 Blessed are they that saw thee, and slept in love; for we shall surely live.
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12 Elias it was, who was covered with a whirlwind: and Eliseus was filled with his spirit: whilst he lived, he was not moved with the presence of any prince, neither could any bring him into subjection.
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13 No word could overcome him; and after his death his body prophesied.
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14 He did wonders in his life, and at his death were his works marvellous.
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15 For all this the people repented not, neither departed they from their sins, till they were spoiled and carried out of their land, and were scattered through all the earth: yet there remained a small people, and a ruler in the house of David:
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16 Of whom some did that which was pleasing to God, and some multiplied sins.
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17 Ezekias fortified his city, and brought in water into the midst thereof: he digged the hard rock with iron, and made wells for waters.
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18 In his time Sennacherib came up, and sent Rabsaces, and lifted up his hand against Sion, and boasted proudly.
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19 Then trembled their hearts and hands, and they were in pain, as women in travail.
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20 But they called upon the Lord which is merciful, and stretched out their hands toward him: and immediately the Holy One heard them out of heaven, and delivered them by the ministry of Esay.
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21 He smote the host of the Assyrians, and his angel destroyed them.