Sirach 49:15-16

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¹⁵Nor was anyone ever born like Joseph;^[a]
even his bones were cared for.
¹⁶Shem and Seth and Enosh were honoured,^[b]
but above every other created living being was Adam.

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Sirach 49:15 Heb Syr: Gk adds the leader of his brothers, the support of the people
Sirach 49:16 Heb: Gk Shem and Seth were honoured by people

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