Sirach 47:11-13

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

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.

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.