Sirach 47 — GMV

47 Verse 1 And after him rose up Nathan to prophesy in the time of David. ^{Verse 2} As is the fat taken away from the peace offering, ^{Verse 3} He played with lions as with kids, ^{Verse 4} Slew he not a giant, when he was yet but young? ^{Verse 5} For he called upon the most high Lord; ^{Verse 6} So the people honored him with ten thousands, ^{Verse 7} For he destroyed the enemies on every side, ^{Verse 8} In all his works he praised the Holy One most high with words of glory; ^{Verse 9} He set singers also before the altar, ^{Verse 10} He beautified their feasts, ^{Verse 11} The Lord took away his sins, ^{Verse 12} After him rose up a wise son, ^{Verse 13} Solomon reigned in a peaceable time, and was honored; ^{Verse 14} How wise wast thou in thy youth, ^{Verse 15} Thy soul covered the whole earth, ^{Verse 16} Thy name went far unto the islands; ^{Verse 17} The countries marveled at thee for thy songs, ^{Verse 18} By the name of the Lord God, ^{Verse 19} Thou didst bow thy loins unto women, ^{Verse 20} Thou didst stain thy honor, ^{Verse 21} So the kingdom was divided, ^{Verse 22} But the Lord will never leave off his mercy, ^{Verse 23} Thus rested Solomon with his fathers, ^{Verse 24} And their sins were multiplied exceedingly, ^{Verse 25} For they sought out all wickedness,