Sirach 45 — GMV

45 Verse 1 And he brought out of him a merciful man, ^{Verse 2} He made him like to the glorious saints, ^{Verse 3} By his words he caused the wonders to cease, ^{Verse 4} He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness, ^{Verse 5} He made him to hear his voice, ^{Verse 6} He exalted Aaron, a holy man like unto him, ^{Verse 7} An everlasting covenant he made with him, ^{Verse 8} He put upon him perfect glory; ^{Verse 9} And he compassed him with pomegranates ^{Verse 10} With a holy garment, with gold, and blue silk, ^{Verse 11} With twisted scarlet, the work of the cunning workman, ^{Verse 12} He set a crown of gold upon the miter, ^{Verse 13} Before him there were none such, ^{Verse 14} Their sacrifices shall be wholly consumed every day twice continually. ^{Verse 15} Moses consecrated him, and anointed him with holy oil; ^{Verse 16} He chose him out of all men living ^{Verse 17} He gave unto him his commandments, ^{Verse 18} Strangers conspired together against him, ^{Verse 19} This the Lord saw, and it displeased him, ^{Verse 20} But he made Aaron more honorable, ^{Verse 21} For they eat of the sacrifices of the Lord, ^{Verse 22} Howbeit in the land of the people he had no inheritance, ^{Verse 23} The third in glory is Phinehas the son of Eleazar, ^{Verse 24} Therefore was there a covenant of peace made with him, ^{Verse 25} According to the covenant made with David son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, ^{Verse 26} God give you wisdom in your heart