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11 The Lord took away his sins,
    and exalted his power[a] forever;
he gave him a covenant of kingship
    and a glorious throne in Israel.

Solomon

12 After him a wise son rose up
    who because of him lived in security:[b]
13 Solomon reigned in an age of peace,
    because God made all his borders tranquil,
so that he might build a house in his name
    and provide a sanctuary to stand forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 47:11 Gk horn
  2. Sirach 47:12 Heb: Gk in a broad place

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