Sirach 45 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 45

1

the Lord glorified him in the presence of kings.

He gave him commandments for his people

and revealed to him his glory.

4

who was his brother, of the tribe of Levi.

7

and strengthened him with the apparel of authority,

the linen undergarments, the long robe, and the ephod.

9 and serve as priest

and bless his people in his name.

16 people.

17 judgments,

to teach Jacob the testimonies

and to enlighten Israel with his law.

18 himself is his portion and inheritance.

Phinehas

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May the Lord grant you wisdom of mind

to judge his people with justice,

so that their prosperity may not vanish

and that their glory may endure through all their generations.